Monday 16 October, 2023

Post-mortem reveals nine pedigree lambs were killed by a dog in Scotland

The attack took place between April 30 and May 1 during the bank holiday weekend.

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Nine pedigree Charollais lambs were killed in the attack near Jedburgh, Scotland
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Nine pedigree Charollais lambs were killed in the attack near Jedburgh, Scotland

Nine pedigree lambs were attacked and killed by a dog in a shocking incident. Police Scotland Scottish Borders said they were concerned by a sheep worrying incident at Sharplaw Farm in Jedburgh which...

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