14Apr
07Apr
AGM Annual Accounts
The 2025 draft accounts are now on the Members Resource page
03Apr
Welcome to our new Breed Promotion and Events officer
We are delighted to introduce our new Breed Development & Event Officer Rachel Stamp. Rachel will probably be better known as mum to one of our young and upcoming members Archie Stamp, and together with their family they run a commercial and pedigree beef and sheep farm in Somerset. ‘I am delighted to have been given the opportunity to work with the...
24Mar
Royal Highland Show
Make sure your entries are in soon!! We have just received this from the RHS Secretary Just a quick note to let you know that the sheep section at this year’s Royal Highland Show has been incredibly popular and many breeds have now completely sold out of penning and are running waiting lists. There are still some breeds with...
11Mar
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The AGM will take place via Zoom on April 21st 2026 at 8.00pm Forms are on the website to submit applications to stand for Council. You must be a fully paid up member and in possession of at least 10 registered Bleu du Maine sheep. Commitment to the breed is vital and you should be able to attend the autumn councii... 05Feb
NSA urges farmer involvement on tailing and castration review
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...
15Jan
DNA Testing
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... 23Dec
2025 Christmas Newsletter
Have you seen the new DNA update? Have you got the 2026 Carlisle dates in your diary? Do you know where the 2026 National Show will be held? Do you know the registration letter for 2026? No? Then check the 2025 Christmas Newsletter, available now! Download the christmas newsletter 2025 19Dec
IMPORTANT – DNA Update
Breeders wishing to register lambs in 2026 will require the sire to be DNA tested. The Society will cover the cost of DNA testing up until 31st december 2025. Thereafter, this cost will be absorbed by the members. Jane Smith is able to advise members on costs and alternative methods for DNA testing. DNA testing will evolve with time... 08Dec