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Dog owners help fight neospora

August 29, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

Dairy cows are at high risk from the parasite

Dog owners are being urged to clean up after their pets to help stop the spread of a virulent parasite.

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Lambing time – Please stay on your lead

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March 20, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

Dog owners are being asked to keep their pets on the lead when they go for a walk into the countryside. The breeding season for wildlife and for farm animals is underway during this period and dogs can cause long-term damage if they are allowed to roam free. According to Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority [...]

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Calm sea at Silloth after Cumbrian storms

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November 28, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Sunshine and a bit of frost greeted us this morning so Charlie ensured mum and dad were up early because we wanted a good walk, no excuses. Floods, gales and horrid weather has kept us close to home for too long and today it was time for Silloth. Over the last week we have seen [...]