If you find yourself running with a flock of sheep, odds are that you are about to be eaten.

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An artist has delivered a 45-minute lecture on the Highland Clearances to a flock of sheep to stimulate fresh debate on the historic events.

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Take this example, which is told twice in the book: a flock of sheep approaches the Finnish border in a panic, pleading to be allowed entry.

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The annual watch list was revealed at a RBST event attended by The Prince of Wales, who said he may consider establishing a flock of Shropshire Sheep himself.

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Meanwhile, the chief veterinary officer for Northern Ireland has said there was concern that a third flock of sheep may be infected by the foot-and-mouth virus.

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Will Cockbain runs a flock of Swale dale sheep in Cumbria.

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He failed to remove 354 animal carcasses, having failed to provide adequate nutrition, a suitable diet or appropriate sheltered accommodation for his herd of cattle and flock of sheep.

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