Farmers issue Easter warning over dog attacks on lambs

New life on the farm also brings fresh husbandry challenges

THERE are plenty of lambs dotted around the countryside enjoying the good weather. Preparing for lambing is crucial for a successful lambing period.

Farmers issue Easter warning over dog attacks on lambs

FARMERS are warning of a rise in dog attacks on young lambs as thousands are expected to visit the countryside over Easter.

Sheep and lamb market rates are continuing to come off the boil

Sheep yardings nearly double in NSW, driving prices down amid Easter and weather concerns.

In the middle of the busiest time of year for lambing, Sølvberget decided to invite people to a sheep talk at Dickins. If they had waited a few weeks, more people would have come, but it was fun for those who showed up.

Dog attacks on livestock cost UK farmers £1.8m in 2024 - Agriland.co.uk

NFU Mutual is urging dog owners visiting the countryside this Easter to keep their pets on the lead to avoid dog attacks on sheep and lambs. The warning comes as thousands of people plan a spring day out with their dogs in the countryside over the holiday period. NFU Mutual rural affairs specialist Hannah Binns said: “This year Easter falls late which means most lambs will have been born and out in farmers’ fields, at their most vulnerable to at…