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Police warning after thieves steal 25 lambs from Cambs farms
Livestock rustlers have stolen 25 lambs from farms across Cambridgeshire, with farmers being urged to remain vigilant. The latest incident included…
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British Wool celebrates success of wool promotional campaign
British Wool is celebrating the success of its Wool Month promotional campaign which raised consumer awareness of the benefits and sustainability of…
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Livestock theft could ruin livelihoods, insurance expert warns
A rise in livestock theft triggered by the cost of living crisis means farmers should be checking that they are adequately insured, an expert has…
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Testing this winter key to liver fluke control, say industry experts
The level of liver fluke is forecast to be relatively low for much of the UK, but the risk to grazing livestock on individual farms is becoming less…
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Scotland to 'miss out on' native breed benefits, campaigners warn
Scotland is on course to miss out on the full potential of native livestock breeds due to omissions in the proposals for the new Agriculture Bill…
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Lambing List for upcoming season opens for farmers seeking help
The Lambing List for the 2022-2023 season has opened for those farmers who need to source some extra help with lambing. The initiative, created by…
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Netflix criticised for Xmas film showing sheep worrying scene
Sheep farmers have called out TV giant Netflix following the release of a Christmas film which includes a scene 'promoting sheep worrying by dogs'…
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Farm uses 1,000 sheep to show support for Wales ahead of England match
A Welsh farm has used over 1,000 sheep to spell out the message 'SHEEP > LIONS' ahead of the World Cup football match against England and Wales. With…
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Experts urge farmers to keep monitoring worm burdens in lambs
The dry summer and mild, wet autumn of 2022 has resulted in a high worm challenge on many farms, with reports from around the UK of lambs suffering…
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Dog kills seven sheep and injures dozens in North Wales attack
An out-of-control dog has killed seven sheep and injured at least 30 others following an attack on farmland in North Wales. The incident took place…
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