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🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Second case of foot-and-mouth disease in Lesbos: Immediate slaughter of infected livestock – Strengthening surveillance with veterinarians

A second case of foot-and-mouth disease has been confirmed in a sheep farm in Lesbos, leading to immediate measures for slaughtering infected animals to prevent the spread of the virus.

Mar 22 • 13:07 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Second case of foot-and-mouth disease in Mytilene - blockade at the port by farmers

Mytilene is on high alert following the confirmation of a second case of foot-and-mouth disease in a sheep farm, linked to the original outbreak in cattle.

Mar 22 • 13:01 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

From rhinos to sheep dogs: How a zookeeper became a champion dog trainer

Zookeeper Scott Smith exchanges his work with black rhinos at Taronga Western Plains Zoo for training champion sheep dogs, finding the latter easier and more rewarding.

Mar 21 • 21:19 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

"Babiš won't cry about it, but we won't be like sheep," was heard among people in Letná

The article discusses the sentiments expressed by participants at a protest in Letná, highlighting feelings towards Babiš and a desire for agency among the populace.

Mar 21 • 18:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Wild Sheep Are Feared to Starve on a Small Island in the Sea of Bothnia – Considerations on What to Do with the Mouflons in Satakunta

Concern is growing over the mouflon population on Säpin Island, with discussions about their winter mortality rates and feeding issues.

Mar 21 • 08:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

From sheep pox to foot-and-mouth disease: Greek livestock farming on the brink

Greece faces a significant threat to its livestock sector as foot-and-mouth disease emerges alongside an ongoing sheep pox outbreak.

Mar 21 • 07:41 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Lambing has begun in Fljótshlíð

The lambing season has commenced in Fljótshlíð, Iceland, signaling a busy time for local farmers.

Mar 20 • 20:10 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Repairing the church community hall chairs - 'This is like looking over a beautiful group of sheep'

The article discusses the renovation of chairs in a church community hall, highlighting its aesthetic and communal significance.

Mar 20 • 19:37 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO: "Our sheep are not sheep at all": the farm owner's struggle with mischievous pets

A farm owner on Vormsi island discusses challenges she's faced while trying to contain three intelligent sheep who constantly escape.

Mar 19 • 13:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

LAURI VAHTRE: We must break the people, as 'we are created to be predators'. Can such a public scourge of the government be true?

Historian Lauri Vahtre reflects on the government's perception of its citizens as disobedient sheep needing to be subdued, questioning the implications of such a mentality.

Mar 19 • 12:03 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A lost traveler saw a 'small white figure' by the road and ended up saving a life

A lost traveler in Australia discovered a distressed sheep by the roadside, leading to a successful rescue effort.

Mar 18 • 18:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Countryfile's Matt Baker breaks sad news as mum sobs over farm's future

Matt Baker’s mother expresses emotional distress during a discussion about the uncertain future of their Durham sheep farm on Channel 4's 'Our Farm in the Dales.'

Mar 18 • 12:41 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Sheep's head left at restaurant in Stockholm

A sheep's head was left in a bag outside a restaurant in Stockholm, prompting police intervention for a suspected illegal threat.

Mar 18 • 07:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

From daycare to shopping trips: meet the luxury-living sheep Chanel in MS

Chanel, a sheep living luxuriously in Brazil, enjoys shopping, car rides, and even a daycare routine as a beloved family pet.

Mar 14 • 17:11 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

A Young Man Played a Tune in the Mountains that Attracted Sheep and Goats; VIDEO Goes Viral

A viral video of a Pakistani musician playing the tune 'Kal Ho Naa Ho' on his rubab in the mountains has captivated both people and animals, as sheep and goats gather around him.

Mar 14 • 10:58 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Testimonies: Masked Settlers Invaded Community in North of the Jordan Valley, Attacked Residents and Stole Sheep

Masked settlers attacked the Palestinian community of Khirbet Humsa in northern Jordan Valley, injuring residents and stealing livestock.

Mar 13 • 16:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Today’s Vima: Sheep and Goat Pox, Countdown to Easter with Increased Cases

The article discusses the outbreak of sheep and goat pox in Greece, highlighting its implications for livestock, dairy products, and upcoming Easter celebrations.

Mar 13 • 03:33 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Demand for Sheep Meat is Increasing Instead of Goat Meat, What is the Reason?

The demand for sheep meat in India is surging, surpassing that of goat meat, attributed to changing consumer preferences and market dynamics.

Mar 12 • 10:45 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Terrorists attack Borno settlement, kill one, rustle 1,400 sheep

Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists attacked a settlement in Borno State, Nigeria, resulting in one death and the rustling of 1,400 sheep.

Mar 12 • 08:02 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Sheep and Goat Pox: Applications for Emergency Hiring in Veterinary Services Until March 14

Applications are currently open for 49 positions in veterinary services aimed at combating the sheep and goat pox outbreak in Greece.

Mar 11 • 13:21 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

ČT does not equal Moravec. His departure saddens us, but we are not sheep, says Kavčí hory

The departure of moderator Václav Moravec from Czech Television after 21 years has sparked mixed reactions from colleagues, with some suggesting his approach was unsustainable, while others express support for his contributions.

Mar 11 • 12:52 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Ministry of Rural Development: Applications for emergency veterinary personnel until March 14

The Greek Ministry of Rural Development is accepting applications for 49 temporary veterinary staff positions until March 14, 2026, to strengthen the veterinary services amidst a sheep and goat pox epidemic.

Mar 11 • 11:21 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

REVIEW: Sheep in a Bra, Avatar in a Hot Tub. The Bulldog from Poděbrady is More of a Crazy Comedy than a Crime

A review of a Czech comedy movie highlights its eccentric characters and absurd humor.

Mar 8 • 19:54 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Photos: Australian 'solar' sheep. The wool is of higher quality, the owner is richer

The article discusses how Australian 'solar' sheep produce superior wool, benefiting their owners financially.

Mar 8 • 14:04 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

There are more sheep than humans in New Zealand... Learn why there are no snakes

New Zealand is known for its unique wildlife and natural beauty, having more sheep than humans and notably lacking snakes.

Mar 8 • 09:29 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Caramelized Sheep Flan

A recipe for caramelized sheep flan, highlighting the unique qualities of sheep's butter and providing ingredient lists and preparation steps.

Mar 8 • 04:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A popular delicacy banned in many countries: what makes it dangerous?

The article discusses the safety concerns surrounding oscypek, a traditional Polish cheese made from unpasteurized sheep's milk, which is banned in several European countries due to health risks.

Mar 7 • 13:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rancher files report after death of more than 20 sheep hit by a vehicle in Mojuí dos Campos

A rancher reported the death of over 20 sheep after they were struck by a vehicle in Mojuí dos Campos, Brazil.

Mar 7 • 12:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO shows puma on rural property before devouring sheep in SC: 'In twelve days, killed six', says producer

A video captured a puma invading a rural property in Bom Jardim da Serra, Brazil, and killing six sheep over a twelve-day period.

Mar 4 • 21:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than 40 sheep and goats die on properties in Bacabal; suspicion of wild animal attack

Farmers report losses after attacks by a suspected wild animal on sheep and goats in Bacabal, Brazil.

Mar 4 • 12:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A sheep was brought to the field – Sebastian Strandvall witnessed a shocking sight in Iran

Former Finnish footballer Sebastian Strandvall reflects on his time in Tehran and the contrasts he observed in Iranian society.

Mar 4 • 07:01 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

It is possible to completely transform the sheep population in eight years

The report discusses the feasibility of transforming Iceland's sheep population within eight years.

Mar 3 • 16:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bodies of sheep found trapped in trees after heavy rain in Piauí: '60 died,' says breeder

Heavy rains in Fronteiras, Piauí, have resulted in significant livestock losses, with a breeder reporting 60 sheep drowned or swept away by floodwaters.

Mar 2 • 21:44 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Sheep Pox: Livestock Unit Under Surveillance in Parga

A small livestock unit in Parga, Greece, is under surveillance due to symptoms in sheep that suggest the presence of sheep pox.

Mar 2 • 08:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Preveza: Livestock unit quarantined after suspected case of sheep pox

A livestock unit in Preveza, Greece, has been quarantined following symptoms of sheep pox in over 15 sheep, with blood samples sent for testing to confirm the presence of the disease.

Mar 1 • 15:06 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Everywhere great, just not in the meadow: Why Bavaria must remain sheep country

The article discusses Bavaria's exceptional status in Germany while highlighting the importance of its sheep farming industry, which often goes unnoticed despite the region's many accolades.

Feb 27 • 12:13 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
Crime & Justice

A young man helped his neighbor bring the sheep into the pen. When he saw soldiers, he fled, and then he was shot in the back and killed

An 18-year-old Palestinian was shot and killed by Israeli soldiers, raising questions about the military's actions and treatment of grieving families in the aftermath.

Feb 27 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Sheep Pox: New Arrests for Non-Compliance with Safety Measures

Four individuals were arrested in Greece for violating safety measures to prevent the spread of sheep pox.

Feb 26 • 10:38 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Finnish clothing brand shuts down after 20 years

The Finnish clothing brand Myssyfarmi, known for its use of Finnish sheep wool, is shutting down after 20 years in business, starting a clearance sale as it navigates profitability challenges.

Feb 26 • 04:53 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Abattoir pauses operations on same day live export transition funds roll out

Beaufort River Meats, an abattoir in Great Southern, has temporarily closed due to a livestock shortage as transition grants related to the live sheep export ban are initiated.

Feb 26 • 04:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Shepherdess faces huge six-figure bill after mad row with neighbour over a GATE

An elderly shepherdess has incurred a significant court bill after losing a long-standing legal dispute with her wealthy neighbour over a gate.

Feb 25 • 23:03 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Sheep Pox: Private Veterinarians Join the Fight – The Terms, Participation Process, and Fees

The Greek government is activating a new program that allows private veterinarians to assist in controlling the spread of sheep pox under a framework established in late 2025.

Feb 25 • 12:51 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Magnesia: A livestock farmer was arrested for violating measures against sheep & goat pox

A foreign livestock farmer was arrested in Magnesia, Greece, for violating measures aimed at preventing the spread of sheep and goat pox.

Feb 25 • 10:37 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Cyprus faces a health emergency: 13,000 animals slaughtered to stop foot-and-mouth disease

Cyprus has begun the slaughter of 13,000 sheep, goats, and cattle to contain an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in the Larnaca region.

Feb 24 • 10:41 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Gus Lamont's parents release video of missing four-year-old riding his balance bike – video

The parents of missing four-year-old Gus Lamont have released a video of him riding his balance bike to seek public help in their ongoing search efforts.

Feb 24 • 05:32 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Settlers shot three Palestinians and stole hundreds of sheep while IDF soldiers were present in the area

In a violent incident near Ramallah, Israeli settlers shot three Palestinians and stole hundreds of sheep, all in the presence of IDF soldiers.

Feb 24 • 04:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

'Sadistic' pair brutally beat and blew up sheep with explosives

Two young men have been sentenced for brutally abusing and killing a sheep in what was described as a sadistic act.

Feb 23 • 23:07 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Other Side of a Star. She Has an Organic Farm, Raises Sheep, and Produces the Wool with Which She Weaves Ponchos and Blankets

Isabella Rossellini, a renowned actress and filmmaker, dedicates her life to organic farming, raising sheep, and promoting animal behavior education.

Feb 23 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Basque Government warns of the impact of city dwellers moving to the countryside: 'They are bothered by sheep passing through the village and leaving marks'

The Basque Government raises concerns about the complaints from urban migrants to rural areas regarding agricultural activities and livestock.

Feb 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Here are Finland's Olympic tournament Lions & sheep – "Saved by Antti Pennanen"

The article discusses the Finnish national hockey team's Olympic roster, highlighting key players and moments from their journey.

Feb 22 • 10:22 UTC

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