sheep
Co Donegal has most sheep in the Republic
There are approximately 3.31 sheep for every person in the O'Donnell county
Herding sheep in a Bentley – how hard could it be?
It’s not often you see over two tonnes of luxury SUV moving sheep around a field, but that’s what Jack Evans attempted at Goodwoof recently.
Experts warn of ‘very high probability’ bluetongue will spread from Europe
A new strain of the animal disease, which is spread by midges, is expected to re-enter Britain through infected insects blown on the wind.
Warning ‘high probability’ new strain of bluetongue will spread from Europe
Farmers have been urged to be vigilant in the face of the animal disease which affects livestock including sheep and cattle and is spread by midges.
Councillor urges public not to ignore sheep found lying on their back
A Donegal politician has issued an unusual appeal to hill walkers and other people visiting the countryside to be on the look-out for sheep which have rolled over onto their backs.
Sites near hospitals considered for foot and mouth carcasses, files show
Thousands of animals were slaughtered in Northern Ireland during the crisis in 2001.
Sheepdog saves stranded ewes on Welsh farm as Storm Babet floods UK
Patsy received ‘a pat on her head’ for her troubles, according to farmer Llyr Derwydd.
Ancient dung analysis suggests animals being farmed for food 13,000 years ago
Hunter-gatherers were tending to sheep and other live animals outside their huts, researchers say.
Why sheep were taught to recognise Barack Obama... and rats taught to drive cars
YOU may have taught your dog to sit or tutored your cat to respond to their name.
Scottish caravan plans put on hold for Eugene Branagan amid Kilcoo celebrations
INSTEAD of celebrating Kilcoo’s All-Ireland triumph on Saturday night, surrounded by family and friends, Eugene Branagan could have been sitting on his own in a caravan in Scotland.