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Much of England and Wales at high nematodirus risk, experts warn
Much of England, Wales and lower lying ground in Scotland and Northern Ireland are now at a high risk of nematodirus, animal health experts warn…
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Lamb euthanised by vet after loose dog attack in Dorset
Dorset Police has said it has received 'yet another' report of an out-of-control dog attacking a lamb, resulting in the lamb being euthanised by a…
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'Huge spike' in demand for lamb this Easter weekend
Soaring levels of demand for lamb for the Easter weekend has been recorded, with sales up by a third compared to the previous year. Waitrose said it…
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Sixteen lambs killed in suspected dog attack in Fife
Sixteen lambs have been killed in a suspected livestock worrying incident in Fife, following a call by the sheep sector for more action to tackle the…
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Sheep sector demands legislative push to tackle 'abhorrent' dog attacks
A lack of action by the government to tackle livestock worrying is putting further risk to animal suffering, the sheep sector has warned in a letter…
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Livestock worrying cases rise by 50% as farmer pleas with public
A farmer has urged dog owners to keep their pet on a lead wherever there is livestock, as the cost of livestock attacks have increased more than 50%…
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Last year saw record levels of lamb parasite, data shows
Farmers have been told to be on their guard for roundworms this season after data shows a higher than average worm egg counts, despite…
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Farmers 'risk financial losses' if inadequately insured during lambing
Farmers have been warned they risk heavy financial losses if temporary employees taken on during the busy lambing season are inadequately insured…
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Nearly 4,000 pupils set to benefit from 'Loan a Lamb' scheme
Nearly 4,000 schoolchildren in Surrey and Sussex are set to benefit from a farming industry initiative which shines a spotlight on food production…
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Dog attacks could 'become norm' as sheep sector sees rise in incidents
The sheep sector is at risk of being permanently forced to live with the consequences of dog attacks, the National Sheep Association has warned as it…
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