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Rare sheep breed 'at risk of dying out'
A rare breed of sheep is at risk of dying out, animal experts have said. The Leicester Longwool has been added to the Rare ...
Enormous DNA databases for breeding sheep increases targeted traits
Forget farmer wants a wife, it's ram wants a ewe as genetics play an increasing role in Australia's sheep-breeding programs.
Breeder calls for public to support native sheep
A Manx Loaghtan sheep breeder has said more should to be done to protect the rare species at risk. Native to the Isle of Man, ...
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Two iconic British sheep breeds added to urgent 'priority' list
Two of the UK’s most cherished native sheep breeds - the Manx Loaghtan and the Leicester Longwool - have been escalated to ...
Australian sheep farmers harness genetics to breed flocks resilient to climate change
More Australian sheep producers are turning to genetics to breed flocks that are more resilient, productive, and profitable, particularly in the face of increasing climate challenges, local media ...
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Two UK sheep breeds newly flagged as endangered
Two of the UK’s native sheep breeds – the Manx Loaghtan and the Leicester Longwool – have been classified as endangered in a ...
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Two sheep breeds classified as 'priority' cases for extinction
The RBST warns of extinction risk for two rare sheep breeds as its 2025-2026 Watchlist reveals worrying trends in native livestock populations.
Two Cumbrians chosen to judge at summer sheep breed shows
Two Cumbrian members of the North of England Mule Sheep Association (NEMSA) have been selected to judge at breed shows this ...
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Rare sheep breed 'at risk of dying out'
A rare breed of sheep is at risk of dying out, animal experts have said. The Leicester Longwool has been added to the Rare Breeds Survival Trust's (RBST) priority category in its latest watchlist ...