The acquisition of pigs gave us a new dimension to life. The first were two Oxford Sandy and Black (OSB) weaners just eight weeks old. Cute or what?
The acquisition of pigs gave us a new dimension to life. The first were two Oxford Sandy and Black (OSB) weaners just eight weeks old. Cute or what?
Changing disease threats to UK livestock, as highlighted by the arrival of bluetongue last year, means that research in to animal health problems is important.
Defra has issued a reminder that fallen sheep and goats over 18 months of age can be collected free of charge.
The Older Cattle Disposal Scheme (OCDS), which was introduced in January 2006, ends on 31 December this year.
On the evening of Thursday 14 August,a group of members visited Bull Farm near Kenley.
After a gap of several years not being represented at any local agricultural show, it was decided that it was about time that we waved the flag again around the county, on behalf of The Shropshire Smallholders Group. We purchased a gazebo, a table and brought out the banners from previous forays onto show grounds, so off we went to Bishops Castle Show to set up for the day.
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Ferrets are not wild animals but domesticated descendants
of the wild polecat, members of the Mustelidae family of animals that include the stoat, weasel, otter and badger.
If you would like to join
Shropshire Smallholders Group
please contact Eric Huff
01694 723706
ssg@plush-hill.co.uk