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Iggle Piggle, the sheep pig

11:46am Monday 20th May 2013

A piglet is growing up with lambs on a farm after being bullied by other pigs.

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Lamb "mutilated" in Nottinghamshire

11:42am Monday 20th May 2013

An animal welfare charity has condemned a "sadistic" mutilation of a three-week-old lamb which was found with his ears cut off.

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Risk-based trading report shows flow of TB information is vital

12:00am Thursday 2nd May 2013

Farmers and smallholders are being encouraged by the NFU to get behind a scheme that would see TB information supplied with cattle at the point of sale.

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Wales continues with badger vaccinations

2:52pm Wednesday 1st May 2013

The second year of a five-year badger vaccination project has started in parts of south west and mid Wales in an attempt to eradicate bovine TB.

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More goats that sound like humans

3:50pm Saturday 27th April 2013

For those with waaaaay too much time on their hands:

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Bullock goes bonkers in Norfolk

12:38pm Friday 26th April 2013

Four bullocks are on the run after escaping from a farm in Norfolk.  Another bullock broke through some glass patio doors and ended up in a resident’s living room.

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Stomach bug outbreak blamed on livestock handling

9:05am Tuesday 23rd April 2013

Health officials have blamed an outbreak of stomach illnesses on the Isle of Man on poor hygiene after handling livestock.

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NPA calls for new planning deal to help small-scale piggeries

11:54am Monday 22nd April 2013

Growing urbanisation of the British countryside is threatening national food production, says the National Pig Association. It is particularly concerned that even planning applications for traditional part-time pig units are now meeting with opposition.

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FSA issues new advice on home slaughter rules

10:22am Monday 22nd April 2013

The Food Standards Agency has issued new advice to livestock owners on the home slaughter of animals for human consumption.  The advice has also gone to local councils.

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Geraldine the goat adopts two lambs

8:28am Monday 22nd April 2013

Two lambs rejected by their mother have been adopted by a female goat.

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