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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Just not that into ewes: gay sheep' escape slaughter and take over a New York catwalk

A German farm maintains a flock of male-oriented rams, preserving them for wool rather than slaughtering them for meat.
UK news
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6 months ago

Conservationists call for Lake District to lose Unesco world heritage status

Lake District's Unesco status is under scrutiny for fostering unsustainable sheep farming harmful to ecosystems and local communities.
fromIndependent
7 months ago

Use dog licence cash to compensate sheep farmers for dog attacks - Kerry councillor

Dan McCarthy, an independent councillor and Kenmare mart manager, proposed that a percentage of dog licence income be allocated to compensate sheep farmers for losses caused by dog attacks. He highlighted the challenges farmers face and the need for proper arrangements to address these issues.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

We don't call them woolly maggots': how wildlife campaigners put sheep at heart of rewilding plans

The Wildlife Trusts are balancing sheep farming and nature restoration on the Rothbury estate as part of a major land restoration initiative.
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