Worm woes: Tackling sheep parasites in the 1890s

Worms In Sheep. To the editor. Waikato Times, October 16, 1880 Sir,—For the past two or three years, our hoggets have suffered from some complaint which causes them to fall away and die, even when running in good paddocks where there is abundance of feed. …

NI Sheep Taskforce address lack of policy support with DAERA

The Ulster Farmers’ Union and NI Sheep Taskforce says it is vital DAERA address the ongoing lack of dedicated support for the sheep sector in the current agricultural policy. The comments were made following a meeting at the National Sheep Association …

AI powers sheep pregnancy and parasite detection tool

New sonic AI technology could offer sheep producers an alternative to ultrasound that they could use themselves to check for pregnancy or detect parasites. WESTERN PRODUCER — Researchers at Olds College in Alberta are using vibrations and artificial …

Sheep Creek Canyon Fire explodes to 4,174 acres

EUREKA COUNTY, Nev. (KOLO) - Updated at 12:16 p.m.: The Sheep Creek Canyon Fire explodes to 4,174 acres, according to the National Interagency Fire Center on Saturday, July 5. ORIGINAL ARTICLE: The Sheep Creek Canyon Fire has grown to 1,200 acres with 35% …

Local sheep stay cool at NREMC’s Huntertown solar site

HUNTERTOWN — As record heat settled over northeast Indiana, a new flock of sheep found an escape, beneath Northeastern REMC’s solar panels. Local sheep producer Zach Warner recently released approximately 85 female sheep and 110 young lambs on Northeastern …

Goats, pigs, sheep and Olympics at Chino Junior Fair

The Chino Junior Fair will be held from Monday, July 7 to Friday, July 11, at the northwest corner of Central and Edison Avenues, featuring animals that have been cared for by local youth organizations including the Monte Vista 4-H club and Don Lugo High …

Positivity for the sheep industry as new season prime lambs in demand

Last year saw the new season lamb trade begin in earnest, thundering out of the blocks and reaching in excess of £4 per kg liveweight. Although this season has not quite started the same way, prices have been respectable and still provided a return. Values …

Rabid Sheep in West Virginia

July 5th, 2025 by WCBC Radio A case of rabies has been confirmed in a sheep on a Monroe County farm in West Virginia.  The Monroe County Health Department confirmed the sheep tested positive for the dreaded viral ailment on Wednesday. The animal was …

India discards half its indigenous wool as demand declines and Deccani sheep disappear

India has a large sheep population, but much of the indigenous wool is wasted. Deccani sheep, once vital to Tamil Nadu's farming, are disappearing. A film highlights the decline of indigenous wool due to imports and urbanization. Efforts are underway …

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