Cabernet is planted on 20 percent of grape acres and pinot noir on 18 percent, but pinot prices are now higher than cabernet sauvignon, said Frey. Winegrape production and values continued to dominate the county's agricultural economy in 2006, bringing in more than 200,000 tons of grapes and $430 million in revenue for the second year in a row. Sheep and lambs still brought in more than $1. The biggest differences in the two years, noted Frey, were in pinot noir, which increased more than...

A deadly sheep disease which has hit farms on mainland Europe is very likely to reach the UK, experts have warned. Animals with the disease contract a fever that may last for several days, have mucous lining their mouth, nose and eyes, and suffer from excessive salivation and frothing. Defra said: "The current developments still present a low but increased likelihood of the introduction of BTV-8 virus to the UK from the currently affected areas. The viral infection can affect goats, deer...

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June 5, 2007 Old City Cemetery replaces goats killed by wild dogs Lynchburg'smost popular tourist attraction lost some of its popular attractions a little over three months ago. With five goats here now, and three more coming later this week, the focus is on keeping the animals safe. The goats had been a big hit with visitors, especially children. The new goats will keep the hillside clear of overgrowth and debris, with a dash of public relations on the side. They also helped to clear the...

The owner of the farm in Linkou, Taipei County which saw eight goats killed and two injured by a mystery animal on Friday, yesterday witnessed a pack of dogs attacking his goats, with one captured after being trapped in a cage set up by Taipei County officials. The owner of the farm in Linkou, Taipei County which saw eight goats killed and two injured by a mystery animal on Friday, yesterday witnessed a pack of dogs attacking his goats, with one captured after being trapped in a cage set...

It is packed with sheep puns, including "Violence of the lambs" and "You can't pull the wool over my eyes" An extraordinary horror film that features a flesh-eating flock has gained cult status in a country where 40 million sheep outnumber people by a ratio of 10-to-1. He had assistants just out of camera shot with their arms thrust into replicas of sheep's heads or brandishing prosthetic limbs. They may appear as little balls of cotton wool dotted on a hillside, "but if you get close to...