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COTSWOLD SHEEP PHOTOGRAPHS

Gary Birtwhistle from the Whistledown flock is producing a calendar with the theme: 'our flocks in their natural environment'. Please forward any suitable, high quality photographs of your Cotswolds directly to Gary or to info@cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk.

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. Entries have now closed.

BLUETONGUE RULE CHANGE (01/07/2025)

APHA: From 1st July, the restricted bluetongue zone has been extended to cover all of England. This means you will be able to move animals within England without testing or special licences.

However, movement rules are different for animals in Wales and Scotland. Currently sheep moving from a restricted bluetongue zone (i.e. England) to Wales or Scotland (to live, i.e. breeding stock), will require a specific movement licence and negative pre-movement test. From 21st September 2025 some movement restrictions will be eased for vaccinated sheep.

For the Interactive Bluetongue Map click here. For up-to-date news, information, guidance and symptoms, visit the APHA website here.