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And the claim of widespread abuse of sheep during shearing is incorrect. If People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals agents have seen severe abuse, then this would be an exception and should be ...

England’s shearing elite are preparing to test themselves against the best in the world as the 2026 World Shearing & Wool Handling Championships get under way.

Editor's Note: This is an excerpt from WBUR's Saturday morning newsletter, The Weekender. If you like what you read and want it in your inbox, sign up here. It’s springtime, and just like us, animals ...