A farmers' union is demanding stronger legislation to tackle the issues surrounding sheep worrying. The Manx National Farmers' Union also wants clearer enforcement, supported by public education ...

The Manx Loaghtan sheep is a rare, multi-horned sheep from the Isle of Man. Most rams grow four horns (and occasionally six) due to a mutation in the HOXD1 gene that allows horn buds to split during ...

An average of 120 tonnes of wool is produced on the island each year A new trader has been chosen to sell Manx wool after "challenges" paying sheep farmers under the previous deal, the Manx government ...

A Manx Loaghtan sheep breeder has said more should to be done to protect the rare species at risk. Native to the Isle of Man, the species has been added to the urgent priority list by the Rare Breeds ...

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An Island sheep shearer has claimed fourth place at the World Golden Shears Sheep Shearing Championships in New Zealand. Rose Crellin-Christian participated in the Novice Woolhandling Final. She was ...

Spotting a Manx Loaghtan on the mist-shrouded cliffs of the Isle of Man feels like observing a story from ancient mythology unfolding. Unlike the uniform white sheep we see today, these prehistoric, ...

A new trader has been chosen to sell Manx wool after "challenges" paying sheep farmers under the previous deal, the Manx government has said. Farmer-run cooperative British Wool has been awarded the ...

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