Tag: sheep
Shepherd Jan still has sick sheep after bluetongue vaccination
“This lady has been inside for two weeks,” says Jan, pointing to one of the two sheep. “She was almost written off. She didn’t eat, didn’t walk, her whole head…
“You don’t want to be the black sheep in the family”
It was after the camp in the summer of 2022 that Luleå diocese decided to pause the Sami confirmation camp last year and do it again, after criticism from parents,…
New tick species variegated sheep tick discovered in Sweden
The variegated sheep tick, or Dermacentor marginatus, is usually found in southern Europe or countries such as Iran and Kazakhstan, according to the Norwegian Veterinary Institute, SVA. Last year, the…
after tabaski, what to do with unsold sheep?
Senegalese Muslims celebrated Tabaski on Monday June 17. The roundabouts and vacant lots where the sheep sellers have set up shop for several weeks are gradually emptying out. And for…
Sheep are Umeå municipality’s weapon against the invasive plant giant balsam – “I think it’s amazing”
On Umeå municipality’s land, it occurs in several places that invasive species spread freely. Among other things, the giant balsam is ravaging the municipality’s tip at Ersmark. The alien species…
‘Too fat’ sheep have been on a diet and are allowed back into the meadow: ‘Please don’t feed them anymore’
The local residents, who are present at the reopening of the animal pasture, are happy to see it. “Oh, what a nice sight again,” someone shouts. “Finally some fun back…
‘If you have done it with a cow, you can also do it with a sheep’
The master’s student, who is specializing in farm animals, says that he is not yet allowed to go out alone with the syringe. As a student, he must receive guidance…
Student Simme vaccinates sheep against bluetongue: ‘I saw the consequences last year’
The master’s student, who is specializing in farm animals, says that he is not yet allowed to go out alone with the syringe. As a student, he must receive guidance…
99 sheep killed since wolf returned to Utrecht, fencing below standard
Across the Netherlands, 4,701 farm animals have been killed in attacks. Not only sheep, but also ponies, horses, foals, cows, calves, goats, wallabies and alpacas have been attacked. The wolf…
Sheep shepherd back at Heidestein in Zeist, this is going to change
“We indicate where grazing is taking place, so that the animals can go there in a more targeted manner,” adds ranger Jacqueline van Dam of the Utrechts Landschap. “We want…