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Northern farmers say ban on migrant shearers will harm sheep

BBC News 21 Mar 2026
As restrictions on international shearers near, the government says farmers should find UK staff. .
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From rhinos to sheep dogs: How a zookeeper became a champion dog trainer

Australian Broadcasting Corporation 21 Mar 2026
Scott Smith spends his days caring for black rhinos at Dubbo's Taronga Western Plains Zoo but, after a long day at work, he swaps wild animals for a smaller domestic variety ... .
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1.53 Lakh Sheep Transported To Kashmir In 30 Days

Kashmir Observer 21 Mar 2026
Srinagar- More than 1.53 lakh sheep were transported into Kashmir during the holy month of Ramadan, reflecting a sharp rise in demand for mutton across the Valley ... The post 1.53 Lakh Sheep Transported ...
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From the salon to the sheds: How Brittnee found her passion in shearing

Australian Broadcasting Corporation 21 Mar 2026
These women have found a community in an unlikely place — the male-dominated shearing sheds. From wool-classers to rouseabouts, this is how they play their vital part ... .
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I'm horny… horny, horny, horny: Mutated four-horned sheep becomes local attraction in Chinese zoo

The Daily Mail 20 Mar 2026
The animal, who was seen at Kaili Zoo in Guizhou on October 28, has four distinct horns growing in multiple directions from its head ....
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Counting sheep to fall asleep traces back to at least the 12th century

Boing Boing 20 Mar 2026
The storyteller obliges with a tale about a farmer who has just bought 2,000 sheep ...
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Weekly cattle and sheep market wrap (MLA - Meat & Livestock Australia Limited)

Public Technologies 20 Mar 2026
Meanwhile, public holidays in SA, Victoria and Tasmania reduced slaughter activity across multiple categories. [...]. This is an abstract of the document ... Disclaimer.
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Robust start for EU sheep prices in 2026 amid supply constraints and steady demand: Lamb market update (AHDB - UK Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board)

Public Technologies 20 Mar 2026
) Tighter supply and firm import demand continue to shape the European sheep market, while disease risk and movement restrictions add complexity ... [...] ... Disclaimer.
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Rave On's return, sheep, bealls make Lubbock area headlines

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 20 Mar 2026
Texas Tech women's basketball coach on return to NCAA Tournament. The former Lady Raider player discussed the program's return to the NCAA Tournament after being selected as a 7-seed Sunday. Hello A-J readers! ... Here's a look at the highlights.
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Country Life: Inside Kapiro Farm's quest to find the sheep of the future

RNZ 20 Mar 2026
Climate change, increasing costs, fussier consumers and changing rules have researchers and breeders working hard to develop a sheep that will not only be economic to farm but good for the planet ... Learn more about the Sheep of the Future project here.
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Beef & Sheep Update 20th March (IFA - Irish Farmers Association)

Public Technologies 20 Mar 2026
The proposed deal also includes sensitive products such as beef and sheep meat." Francie Gorman said the cumulative impact of these trade deals is not being properly assessed and farmers feel they are being used as a sacrificial lamb.
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Seasonal supply squeeze drives sheep and goat prices higher

Palestine Herald-Press 19 Mar 2026
Texas sheep and goat producers are seeing strong prices this spring as seasonal supply patterns tighten markets while demand remains steady, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert ....
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New sheep sculptures unveiled in Shipley market square

BBC News 19 Mar 2026
Five hand‑carved limestone sheep by Dan Jones are installed in Shipley’s market square. .
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Sheep shearing takes me all over the world, but UK visa changes will make Scotland ...

BBC News 19 Mar 2026
Scottish farmers say Home Office rule changes are likely to leave more than a million sheep unshorn ... .
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