That’s the situation facing farmers who are voting with their chequebooks by paying a premium for these new self-shedding ...

Today on The Country radio show, host Jamie Mackay catches up with Quentin Whitehead, a Gore farmer and patriarch of a ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A sheep shearing school will be held Feb. 22 at Purdue University’s Sheep Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

THREE open final wins in three days have added a remarkable chapter to Wairarapa shearer David Buick’s recovery from ...

NEW Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries could prosecute and disqualify individuals from working with animals following its investigations into PETA claims of sheep mistreatment during shearing.

Meant for meat production, ‘Nudies’ are a breed of sheep that don’t grow wool, allowing farmers to save on costs.

for the North of England's premier sheep industry showcase. Among the exciting highlights of the event will be a Speed Shear Competition, held in partnership with the Northern Speed Shear Circuit.

Seven teams from across the Commonwealth showcased their skills in a race against time, all while educating the community on the art of wool working. Each team transformed an unshorn sheep into a ...

An official investigation into allegations of animal mistreatment has uncovered some "very concerning" instances documented within the video footage of an animal rights group exposé.