Electronic identification (EID) can be a bewildering prospect for farmers who haven’t previously used technology to help run their sheep enterprise. However, with some careful research and planning, it’s possible to tailor a system that has benefits for any size … Continue reading →
The 1st January 2015 is moving ever closer. If you need a concise reminder of the changes to the sheep identification and recording rules for England, have a look at this leaflet from South Western who manage the ARAMS database for DEFRA. … Continue reading →
Electronic identification for the UK sheep industry is here to stay. There are signs that farmers are starting to investigate how they can use this technology to their advantage, but they need help to make the right decisions for their … Continue reading →
Electronic Identification (EID) for farm livestock has been around for a long time, mainly used by pedigree livestock farmers. Many commercial livestock producers have held a negative view of EID, because of the extra cost of the tags (and perceived … Continue reading →
With the increasing popularity of Android devices in the form of smartphones and tablets, Orchid are pleased to announce the availability of a farm app add-on for the Orchid FarmWizard sheep recording system. The App, which uses a wireless Bluetooth … Continue reading →
Many of the Farm Assurance schemes for beef and lamb require you to keep purchased livestock on the holding for a minimum number of days before they can be sold under the scheme. For a batch of animals, you’ll probably … Continue reading →
The forthcoming sheep movement regulation changes (April 2014 and January 2015) undoubtedly signal the start of a changeover from paper-based to full electronic recording systems. The success of the Cattle Tracing System (CTS), run by the British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS), … Continue reading →