BELTEX
SHEEP
SOCIETY
For all Beltex Sheep Society enquiries please contact secretary:
Beltex Sheep Society
Holme House, Dale
Ainstable
Carlisle
Cumbria CA4 9RH
T: 01768 870524
M: 07918 638197
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News
The shows must go on!
Thursday 5th May 2022
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Summer shows will be making a very welcome return this year and here’s a wee look at your judges for the major shows. Balmoral Show Kevin Buckle 11-14 May I along
READ FULL STORYCosts relating to Scrapie Qualifying Status reimbursed
Wednesday 30th March 2022
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Breeders who applied for Scrapie Qualifying Status prior to 31 December, 2021, will be able to reclaim some of their expenses thanks to the expansion of the Movement Assistance Scheme. Taking effect from 1 April, 2022, the support will include
READ FULL STORYSurvey launched to understand impact of rise in Schmallenberg virus
Wednesday 30th March 2022
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As the UK experiences a phase of heightened Schmallenberg Virus (SBV) risk, a new survey is now open for vet students on lambing placement to identify the prevalence of deformed lambs, which is an indicator of presence of SBV across
READ FULL STORYBeltex Sheep Society moves to Pedigree Livestock Services
Wednesday 23rd February 2022
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The Beltex Sheep Society has appointed Cumbria-based Pedigree Livestock Services which is run by Andy Ryder to take on the complete administrative roles for the breed Society. Society Chairman Kevin Buckle said the current and long serving Society Secretary, Barbara
READ FULL STORYPremier Sale August Carlisle Survey
Wednesday 19th January 2022
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Premier Sale dates after the recent AGM it was decided to run a survey regarding the days for the Premier Sale
Pre-Covid: Arrive Wed and sell Thurs & Fri OR Post-Covid: Arrive Thurs and sell Fri & Sat
Your response is important to the Council and Society
Return of NI sheep from approved show or sale in GB
Friday 31st December 2021
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A new Export Health Certificate (EHC) is now available which permits, subject to certain conditions, the return to Northern Ireland (NI) of cattle, sheep and goats which originate in NI and are moved to Great Britain (GB) for an approved
READ FULL STORYNI sheep imports from GB
Friday 31st December 2021
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Breeding and production sheep and goats Importing any new animals into your herd or flock obviously increases the risk for introducing disease – these include: Maedi Visna Complex which affects Goats and Sheep. The disease is an infectious, incurable, very
READ FULL STORYChristmas & New Year Office Closure
Wednesday 22nd December 2021
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The Society Office will be closed from 12noon Thursday 23 December 2021 until Tuesday 4 January 2022
READ FULL STORYScrapie monitoring for export
Monday 20th December 2021
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Flock masters wishing to export breeding sheep and goats throughout the EU may have their flock or herd monitored under the provisions of the Scrapie Monitoring Scheme administered by SRUC Veterinary Services. Registered flocks and herds undergo an annual flock
READ FULL STORYKevin takes on Chairman role
Tuesday 14th December 2021
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As reported at the Beltex Sheep Society’s recent Annual General Meeting, which took place at the Pinegrove Hotel, Carlisle, on Thursday, 9 December, the Society remains in a strong position despite a challenging couple of years for the agricultural industry.
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