What is it?
Conservation grazing does exactly what it says on the tin. It is the conscientious use of grazing to aid the development of biodiversity and improve the management of a variety of habitats throughout the United Kingdom.
What does it do?
Johne’s disease (JD) is a relatively unknown disease which affects sheep, goats, cattle and even camelids throughout the world and is endemic in most European countries. It is widespread throughout the UK and becoming a key issue affecting the UK sheep industry today.
It is that time of year again, when our woolly friends are looking decidedly shaggy and a little bit warm. Many people have already sheared, especially if they are intending to show their animals, however those who don’t have shelter, or don’t intend to show are still planning ahead. We often get asked the best way to handle fleeces destined for the mill at shearing time, so we’ve put together our top tips which should help you out in the shearing shed.
I spent the day on Wednesday and again on Saturday in the Shearing Shed at the Bath & West Show, which is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year.
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