Livestock3 days agoCanada bans Texas cattle over flesh-eating screwworm outbreak in USThe ban came as a second infected calf was identified in Texas, and the US state declaring a state of disaster over the outbreak.3 days ago30 May 2026Rise in rural crime costs a 'serious wake-up call' for farmers - unionThe insurance firm says organised criminals will continue to find new ways to target farmers.30 May 202627 May 2026Sheep farmer 'devastated' by repeated dog attacksWill Rogers says attacks on his sheep have been "devastating" but he feels encouraged by a new law.27 May 202630 Apr 2026Theft of pregnant sheep is immoral, farmers saySmall-scale farmers Hannah and William Turner, from Lincolnshire, fear thieves will strike again.30 Apr 202629 Apr 2026Pigs die after livestock lorry overturns in crashPolice warn drivers to seek alternative routes as the emergency services attend the scene.29 Apr 202625 Apr 2026Dog owner fined over attack on rare sheepA woman is ordered to pay £1,000 after the attack on Shetland sheep on the Isle of Purbeck.25 Apr 202620 Mar 2026'Devastating' dog attack leaves 34 sheep deadPolice have made an appeal after the pregnant sheep were found in a field at Tathwell, near Louth.20 Mar 202618 Mar 2026Farmer 'over the moon' by new dog attack lawsIt is estimated livestock worth nearly £2m was severely injured or killed by dogs in 2025.18 Mar 202618 Mar 2026Sheep laws praised but 'horrific attacks' risingNorthern farmers welcome stricter sheep worrying laws but say dog owners must be more responsible.18 Mar 2026...
