New EU animal breeding (or zootech) regulation comes into effect on 1 November 2018. The consultation document (accessed via the link below) explains the technical changes, and the plans for implementing them. It would be helpful to receive views from
BAGS Notice
Please remember that bucks born in 2016 may be registered upto 31st December 2017 for £23. After that date the charge increases to £46. Does born in 2017 should be registered by 31st March 2018. Christine Brown Secretary
BAGS 2017 YEARBOOK
We are currently collecting stories, news and articles for the next Yearbook with a view to producing it in the next few weeks. Advertising If you would like to advertise in any of the categories please submit your copy ASAP.
Bluetongue Virus in England and Scotland
Cattle have been imported to the Kendal/Preston area of England and Stirling area of Scotland which have on testing been identified with Bluetongue virus. We all need to be aware of this and need to be responsible in reporting suspicious
BMM 2017 – fibre collection
The next BMM mohair fibre collection will take place on Saturday 30th September 2017 at Kingcraft Farm, Chambers Court, Longdon, Tewkesbury, GL20 6AS. The collection points are as follows: Local Contacts / Collection Points Wales Doug Lockton 01994 419327 vlockton@onetel.com
Food Unwrapped Tries To Turn The Public Onto Goat Meat
In this episode of C4s Food Unwrapped programme Matt Tebbutt tries to convince the public to eat goat meat. If you don’t want to watch the full programme then fast forward to 9.36, the clip finishes at 14.45 and the
Mohair Fibre Collection 2016
The annual collection was held at Kingcraft Farm, Longdon, Tewkesbury on Saturday 1st October by kind permission of Mrs J Beswick. A total of 2858 kgs was collected made up of: Kid 501 kgs, Young Goat 695 kgs, Adult 1373
Countryfile Live Blenheim August 2016
Countryfile Live, Blenheim, August 2016 Countryfile Live explored every aspect of the British countryside over four extraordinary days in the grounds of Blenheim Palace. It was a warm, sunny day and we set off, motorhome fully laden to Blenheim Palace
BMM 2016 Mohair Fibre Collection – date announced
The next BMM mohair fibre collection will take place on Saturday 1st October 2016 at Kingcraft Farm, Chambers Court, Longdon, Tewkesbury, GL20 6AS. If you intend to deliver fibre yourself note that it must be delivered by 28th September 2015.
Mitchell’s Farming Trip to Australia
Margaret Nicholls, the Angora Goat Judge at the 2016 Three Counties Show was so impressed with 14 year old Mitchell Snook-Bevis she has invited him to visit her farm in Australia and see how they do things over there. The