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Farmer heartbroken as business 'hangs in balance' following dog attacks on pedigree sheep

A smallholder has been the victim of several livestock worrying incidences which has left the family devastated and uncertain about the viability of their business.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
clock • 3 min read
Farmer heartbroken as business 'hangs in balance' following dog attacks on pedigree sheep

A smallholder has been the victim of several livestock worrying incidences which has left the family devastated and uncertain about the viability of their business. The Howie family, based in Rhosmeirch,...

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