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BBC News
11 hours ago
- BBC News
Sheep butchered and dumped in 'grotesque' East Yorkshire killing
Three sheep have been killed in a "grotesque and cruel act", police have were found on Saturday after being skinned and butchered in a field in Newport, near Howden, East Police said the sheep had been laid out with their feet on one side and organs and intestines on the other. The heads and fleeces were also laid images of the incident, seen by the BBC, was later posted on social media by a user who claimed to be a friend of the animals' owner. The force said the incident would have a "profound effect on landowners and farmers in the region".The killings are likely to have occurred overnight.A small lamb was later found running around the field on its own, police said. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
Arab News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Arab News
In Senegal, luxury sheep shine at a beauty contest and fetch a high price
DAKAR: The regal creatures are led into the open arena, stamping their groomed hooves as if to acknowledge the cheers, music and fireworks from the crowd of spectators. Their majestic figures embody pride and status, their towering size, prominent muzzle, curved horns and polished skin on full display as night falls. Welcome to one of Senegal's most anticipated beauty pageants – not for humans but for the locally bred Ladoum, the equivalent of a Ferrari among the woolly creatures. The annual contest featured more than a dozen Ladoum, competing in three different categories as adult male, adult female and young/promising. As each sheep is led into the open arena, a panel of judges note down their points based on distinct features like beauty, size, height, horns and body texture for each round. Winners, announced at the end, are rewarded with food and cash prizes. This year's Best Male Adult sheep is Prive, 1 year and 7months old, whose breeder estimated him to be worth more than $100,000 in the market. 'It feels good to be here, I cherish him so much,' Isaiah Cisse, Prive's breeder said with a wide grin as he massaged the sheep for a successful outing. Unlike the more common sheep eaten and used as sacrifices during Muslim celebrations, the crossbreed Ladoum are mainly seen as a living, breathing symbol of social prestige and luxury bred for years before they are sold. Widely known as one of the world's most expensive sheep, the older ones usually fetch a price of $70,000, compared to $250 for a regular sheep, and attract buyers from around the world to this West African nation of 18 million people, where livestock is a key source of livelihood. Mostly weighing up to 400 pounds (181 kilograms) and up to 4 feet (1.21 meters) in height, the Ladoum are known for their physical grandeur with curling and symmetrical horns and lustrous sheen. As the contest unfolded in Senegal's capital, Dakar, each sheep is announced before it is led by the breeder onto an elevated stage where it is inspected by the judges, to the elation of the crowd. Each receives joyful chants from a band troupe, featuring the local Senegalese instrumental Assiko music with the sheep's praise names ringing out aloud. 'You can't see a sheep like this in Africa or even in the world,' said Elhadji Ndiaye, a member of the judging panel. 'Ladoum is special.' Many agree with him. Musa Faye, a 22-year-old breeder, said his 18-month-old sheep was named Diomaye, after Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, to show the sheep's significance for him and his family. 'I spend a lot of time with him and play with him,' Faye said of his sheep. 'I am preparing him for the next competition because I know he will win (the trophy),' he added. The contest, which has been running for some years, took place alongside an exhibition that featured even young breeders like Ibrahim Diagne. At 12, he is anticipating bringing his Ladoum for the contest someday. 'My parents like this and have always done it, so I like it too,' Diagne said of his passion for the family's sheep rearing business. Such passion is common in Senegal where sheep rearing is an age-old tradition deeply woven into family life and culture. Even animal traditions are passed down through the generations. Maniane Ndaw's prized sheep Alou won this year's Best Junior Male, following in the footsteps of the sheep's father who won several titles. 'For me, it's a great, great pleasure,' Ndaw said. 'It shows that the lineage is a good one.'
Globe and Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Globe and Mail
In Senegal, the world's most expensive sheep face off in a beauty contest
The regal creatures are led into the open arena, stamping their groomed hooves as if to acknowledge the cheers, music and fireworks from the crowd of spectators. Their majestic figures embody pride and status, their towering size, prominent muzzle, curved horns and polished skin on full display as night falls. Welcome to one of Senegal's most anticipated beauty pageants – not for humans but for the locally bred Ladoum, the equivalent of a Ferrari among the woolly creatures. The annual contest featured more than a dozen Ladoum, competing in three different categories as adult male, adult female and young/promising. As each sheep is led into the open arena, a panel of judges note down their points based on distinct features such as beauty, size, height, horns and body texture for each round. Winners, announced at the end, are rewarded with food and cash prizes. This year's Best Male Adult sheep is Prive, one year and seven months old, whose breeder estimated him to be worth more than US$100,000 in the market. 'It feels good to be here, I cherish him so much,' Isaiah Cisse, Prive's breeder, said with a wide grin as he massaged the sheep for a successful outing. Unlike the more common sheep eaten and used as sacrifices during Muslim celebrations, the crossbreed Ladoum are mainly seen as a living, breathing symbol of social prestige and luxury bred for years before they are sold. Widely known as one of the world's most expensive sheep, the older ones usually fetch a price of US$70,000, compared with US$250 for a regular sheep, and attract buyers from around the world to this West African nation of 18 million people, where livestock is a key source of livelihood. Mostly weighing up to 181 kilograms and up to 1.21 metres in height, the Ladoum are known for their physical grandeur with curling and symmetrical horns and lustrous sheen. As the contest unfolded in Senegal's capital, Dakar, each sheep is announced before it is led by the breeder onto an elevated stage where it is inspected by the judges, to the elation of the crowd. How do you wrangle wild sheep off a Nova Scotia island? With strategy, strength and a bit of sneakiness Each receives joyful chants from a band troupe, featuring the local Senegalese instrumental Assiko music with the sheep's praise names ringing out aloud. 'You can't see a sheep like this in Africa or even in the world,' said Elhadji Ndiaye, a member of the judging panel. 'Ladoum is special.' Many agree with him. Musa Faye, a 22-year-old breeder, said his 18-month-old sheep was named Diomaye, after Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, to show the sheep's significance for him and his family. 'I spend a lot of time with him and play with him,' Mr. Faye said of his sheep. 'I am preparing him for the next competition because I know he will win [the trophy],' he added. The contest, which has been running for some years, took place alongside an exhibition that featured even young breeders like Ibrahim Diagne. At 12, he is anticipating bringing his Ladoum for the contest someday. 'My parents like this and have always done it, so I like it, too,' Ibrahim said of his passion for the family's sheep-rearing business. Such passion is common in Senegal where sheep rearing is an age-old tradition deeply woven into family life and culture. Even animal traditions are passed down through the generations. Maniane Ndaw's prized sheep Alou won this year's Best Junior Male, following in the footsteps of the sheep's father who won several titles. 'For me, it's a great, great pleasure,' Mr. Ndaw said. 'It shows that the lineage is a good one.'
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Senegal's prized Ladoum sheep compete in a sheep beauty pageant
Sheep competed for prizes Sunday at one of Senegal's regularly held sheep pageants. One of the stars of the show in Guediawaye, on the outskirts of Dakar, was Niang Ballo.
Al Arabiya
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Al Arabiya
In Senegal, Luxury Sheep Shine at a Beauty Contest and Fetch a High Price
The regal creatures are led into the open arena, stamping their groomed hooves as if to acknowledge the cheers, music, and fireworks from the crowd of spectators. Their majestic figures embody pride and status; their towering size, prominent muzzle, curved horns, and polished skin on full display as night falls. Welcome to one of Senegal's most anticipated beauty pageants – not for humans, but for the locally bred Ladoum, the equivalent of a Ferrari among the woolly creatures. The annual contest featured more than a dozen Ladoum competing in three different categories: adult male, adult female, and young/promising. As each sheep is led into the open arena, a panel of judges note down their points based on distinct features like beauty, size, height, horns, and body texture for each round. Winners, announced at the end, are rewarded with food and cash prizes. This year's Best Male Adult sheep is Prive, 1 year and 7 months old, whose breeder estimated him to be worth more than 100,000 in the market. 'It feels good to be here. I cherish him so much,' Isaiah Cisse, Prive's breeder, said with a wide grin as he massaged the sheep for a successful outing. Unlike the more common sheep eaten and used as sacrifices during Muslim celebrations, the crossbreed Ladoum are mainly seen as a living, breathing symbol of social prestige and luxury, bred for years before they are sold. Widely known as one of the world's most expensive sheep, the older ones usually fetch a price of 70,000, compared to 250 for a regular sheep, and attract buyers from around the world to this West African nation of 18 million people, where livestock is a key source of livelihood. Mostly weighing up to 400 pounds (181 kilograms) and up to 4 feet (1.21 meters) in height, the Ladoum are known for their physical grandeur, with curling and symmetrical horns and lustrous sheen. As the contest unfolded in Senegal's capital, Dakar, each sheep is announced before it is led by the breeder onto an elevated stage where it is inspected by the judges, to the elation of the crowd. Each receives joyful chants from a band troupe featuring the local Senegalese instrumental Assiko music, with the sheep's praise names ringing out aloud. 'You can't see a sheep like this in Africa, or even in the world,' said Elhadji Ndiaye, a member of the judging panel. 'Ladoum is special.' Many agree with him. Musa Faye, a 22-year-old breeder, said his 18-month-old sheep was named Diomaye after Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, to show the sheep's significance for him and his family. 'I spend a lot of time with him and play with him,' Faye said of his sheep. 'I am preparing him for the next competition because I know he will win (the trophy),' he added. The contest, which has been running for some years, took place alongside an exhibition that featured even young breeders like Ibrahim Diagne. At 12, he is anticipating bringing his Ladoum for the contest someday. 'My parents like this and have always done it, so I like it too,' Diagne said of his passion for the family's sheep rearing business. Such passion is common in Senegal, where sheep rearing is an age-old tradition deeply woven into family life and culture. Even animal traditions are passed down through the generations. Maniane Ndaw's prized sheep, Alou, won this year's Best Junior Male, following in the footsteps of the sheep's father, who won several titles. 'For me, it's a great, great pleasure,' Ndaw said. 'It shows that the lineage is a good one.'
