Defra’s consultation on castration and tail docking methods should be engaged with by the sheep industry, so policy makers understand the scope and diversity of the sector, says the National Sheep Association (NSA). NSA believes all farming systems and farm types must be considered in the long-awaited and critical castration and tail docking consultation , which aims to move the industry to lower pain methods. A full, in-depth response to the ...

Just a reminder that all stock rams must be genotyped in order for you to register lambs this year. Kits are available from the office. When returning blood cards please ensure you put sufficient postage on the envelope, we have had two instances recently where the Post Office have not delivered unless a surcharge was  paid. The charge was £5 per letter. Do not return the cards in the Jiffy envelope that you received your kit in, but use the env...

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