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KENILWORTH SHOW - 31st May 2025

This is the first year that Kenilworth Show has run Cotswold Classes. The judge is Josh Briggs. Entries close on 16th May, though they would prefer entries to come in a week beforehand if possible! Please do support these classes if you can as it would be wonderful to have a good turnout! For the Entry Form click here, and for the Sheep Schedule click here.

THE BI-ANNUAL FLOCK COMPETITION 2025

The aim of the competition is to encourage members to showcase their flocks on home ground. The judges will look at the sheep as a 'whole flock' rather than as individual animals. It gives all entrants an extremely valuable opportunity to discuss their flock with breed experts - so please do consider entering, whether you are an experienced breeder or a newcomer. Find the Entry Form here.

SHEARING SERVICES FOR SMALL FLOCKS:

Do you have less than 40 sheep? Are you looking for a shearer who is happy working with smaller flocks? If so, click here for further information.

BLUETONGUE RULE CHANGE (13/5/2025):

APHA: Bluetongue movement testing exemptions have been extended from 15th May to 12th June, meaning you can still move animals out of the bluetongue restricted zone, without testing, if they are older than 60 days, are not pregnant, and are not a male intended for breeding. All other sheep still require pre-movement testing. You must still obtain a Movement Licence from APHA for susceptible animals. The length of time that pre-movement test samples are valid is also changing from 21 days to 10 days from 27th May 2025. For the Interactive Bluetongue Map click here. For up-to-date news, information, guidance and symptoms, visit the APHA website here.

NEW VET ATTESTATION RULES:

VET ATTESTATION: Members with sheep should be aware that there is now an additional requirement for all farmers sending animals directly from their farm to slaughter. You must provide evidence of regular animal health visits by your vet, who will issue you with a Vet Attestation Number (VAN) to include on your Movement License. This certifies your animals are healthy and disease free. It has to be renewed annually. This requirement applies even if you will be collecting the butchered lambs for your own use. For further information click here.