Sheep
9 ewes and 2 lambs die in Warwickshire dog attack
Nine ewes and two lambs have died following an attack by two dogs in the Over Whitacre area of Warwickshire,...
Sheep
Agri-Business
Worcestershire man faces livestock ban after sheep found in 'appalling condition'
A Worcestershire man who kept sheep in “appalling conditions” has been banned by magistrates from keeping livestock for five years....
Rural Life
Ceredigion sheep farmer wins M&S Low Impact Award
Ceredigion sheep farmer James Raw has been named winner of this year’s Low Impact Award in the annual M&S Select...
Rural Life
Dog kills sheep and leaves lamb 'highly distressed' in Daventry
A dog has attacked and killed a sheep and left its lamb “highly distressed” in Daventry, Northamptonshire Police has said....
Agri-Business
'Strict' new controls on sheep and goat products to protect against PPR
“Strict” new controls suspending personal imports of certain sheep and goat commodities, such as meat, cheese and milk products, have...
Beef
Drought drives reduction in NZ cattle and sheep numbers
Beef and Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has released its annual stock number survey, showing a notable decline in both sheep...
Sheep
80 sheep die during export by air from Australia to Indonesia
Approximately 80 sheep have died on an air freight consignment from Australia to Indonesia, a body representing Australia’s livestock export sector has...
N.Ireland
Limited supply will determine international sheep market trends
A contraction in supplies will be the key factor in determining international sheep market trends over the coming months. Lamb...
Sheep
Sheep worrying is an 'escalating problem' for sheep farmers - NSA
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said it is issuing a renewed call for urgent action to address the “escalating...
Sheep
Llandovery Sheep Festival Forum to discuss farming in a changing climate
Organisers of the Llandovery Sheep Festival forum have said the topic of discussion will be farming in a changing climate....
Sheep
Graphic images: Sheep found dead from crossbow-like weapon
Agricultural cooperative Dachie Livestock has said one of its sheep was killed with “either a crossbow/bow and arrow or similar...
Sheep
'Substantial quantities' of sheepmeat being imported illegally - NSA
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is calling for government action as “substantial quantities” of sheepmeat continue to be imported unlawfully....
N.Ireland
How many NI sheep have been slaughtered in the ROI in 2024?
The number of sheep coming weekly from Northern Ireland (NI) for slaughter in the Republic of Ireland (ROI) has remained...
Sheep
Derby: Woman charged after 2 dogs kill 15 sheep and injure 13
A woman from Derby has been charged with being the owner of two dog that got loose and killed 15...
Sheep
Gap in EAE vaccine extended to October at the earliest - Ceva
Ceva Animal Health has announced that the enzootic abortion of ewes (EAE) vaccine, CevacÒ Chlamydia, will not be available as...
Sheep
Staffordshire shearer breaks world record by 10 lambs
Staffordshire shearer Nick Greaves has set a new 8-Hour World Lamb Shearing Record after he broke the previous holder’s record...
Sheep
Police appeal for information after 36 lambs stolen in Perton
Staffordshire Police is appealing for information after 36 lambs were stolen from a farm on Bridgnorth Road, Perton. It is...
N.Ireland
Ballyhivistock flock dispersal sale set for Ballymena Market
Due to sudden illness, the Ballyhivistock Texel and Rouge De L’Ouest adult flocks are being offered up for sale at...
