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Sheep worrying incidents on the rise

Sheep worrying incidents on the rise

There were 133 incidents of livestock worrying across Scotland in 2015. Campaign launched to ensure dog owners act responsibly Police...

Cattle farmers warned about silage eye

Silage eye, or bovine iritis, is a common cause of inflammation of the uvea in cattle that are fed winter...

Biosecurity and the threat of infectious disease to sheep flocks

The challenges of implementing strategies in the UK sheep industry  ...

How to… investigate sudden death

Jane Anscome takes a logical approach to investigating sudden death    ...

BVD testing compulsory in Northern Ireland

BVD testing compulsory in Northern Ireland

"There is strong evidence to indicate that the financial gains which can be made by herd keepers through eradicating BVD...

Sheep abattoirs trial improved inspections

A new system is being trialled in 10 sheep abattoirs in England and Wales, with the aim of improving public...