Pendle Young Farmers raise over £15k at their 5th annual Speed Shear, supporting LDUK and other chosen charities.
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My Lyme Story: Eliena Lusty
Livestock farmer Eliena Lusty shares her horrible experience of being infected with both Lyme disease and orf, a viral skin infection. Showing the power of patient advocacy she was inspired to speak out after reading about local farmer Dan Duerden‘s journey with Lyme disease online. Severe symptoms and a delayed […]
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My Lyme Story: Dan Duerden
Lancashire farmer Dan Duerden was 22 when he developed Lyme disease whilst contract sheep shearing. Dan came home with a rash on his elbow, which he and his family initially thought was ringworm. Ticks can be tiny and their bite painless, so Dan did not see a tick or realise that he […]
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