Sheep News

Sheep and cattle in some areas of the UK may face an earlier risk of acute liver fluke this winter compared to previous years, with the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) already reporting cases. 

Rumenco is supporting the Pink Ribbon Foundation with a charitable donation for each pink feed bucket bought.

An 85-year-old Welsh farmer has been handed a suspended sentence following charges relating to causing unnecessary suffering to sheep and cattle, with some “being eaten live by flies”. 

A Suffolk rare breeds farm has experienced an “absolute horror” after one of its sheep was shot. 

A recent trial has shown a three to one return on investment when using specialist supplements during tupping.

As BTV-3 cases continue to rise, we take a look at what the Defra restrictions mean, and how to protect your animals.

The Worshipful Company of Woolmen has announced that Damian Lewis, best known for his roles in Homeland, Band of Brothers, Billions and A Spy Among Friends, will be leading the 2024 Sheep Drive at the end of September. 

Evie Watson was ordered to pay £700 after her two dogs killed 15 sheep and injured another 13, costing the farmer over £7,400.

Warwickshire Police said that over 100 sheep have been stolen from fields in the county. 

Elfyn Owen has boosted his income from lamb sales by performance recording his closed flock of Welsh Mountain ewes.

Temporary restrictions have been placed on the premises in East Riding of Yorkshire, an area that was previously free from BTV-3.

Rising cases of BTV-3 in Norfolk and Suffolk have prompted Defra to grant emergency use of three vaccines in England.