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Hi Andybk, Would you happen to have the latest documents on this? Or where to get them from?

They can and they do in Canada.... its tough regs because of SBV - and it might not be viable cos of the costings that this adds up - but you definitely can export from UK to Canada 100% sure.

Does anyone know if it possible to export livestock (sheep) and/or semen to Australia. So far, all inquires have not been positive. Sounds like we can (or at least could) import embryos and semen from these countries, but not the other way around (this is what my enquiries have suggested).

Keepers, Irrespective of the breed EBV's look at the Genetic qualities and genetic potential of the sheep. In the calculations, management is taken into account. Therefore animals that are stuffed do not necessarily do well. If the farmers has sold the rams offspring to another breeder and...

Obviously there are different market trends for different areas and different abattoirs. Certainly the trend from what I have seen and heard in Wales is not the case re the weights. Taking lambs greater than 45KG live weight would not be encouraged (irrespective of breed). I've not read the...

Absolutely Cab-over Pete. What you say is spot on and that should be highlighted when you get your cheque after sending them for cull.

Regarding the Hampshire LW being "Fat" after a certain Kilo. As has been stated the society has made great strides in terms of genetic improvement of the Hampshire and the sheep look different to what they were 20 years ago. However, if your market is still believing what is now the myth of "oh...

The Hampshire Down is an excellent choice of terminal sire, particularly for the early lambs. They are a hardy breed with excellent growth qualities. I visited the Maes-Glas Flock (Pembrokeshire) as part of the Hampshire Down Association AGM last year (I haven't got any rams to sell myself)...

Dear all, avid reader of the forum but my first post. I'm just looking for advice. We have just had our 3rd inspection in 4 years. Everytime they pass us with flying colours and comment about how tidy our paperwork is. However, I think it is ridiculous from what I am aware every 2 years is the...