An example of an Irish Moiled cow and calf
The UK’s split from the EU since 1 January meant two rare breed societies have had to set up a new EU herdbook in which to register animals. These breeds are the Dexter and Irish Moiled.
Dexters
Dexters are a native Irish rare breed of dual-purpose cattle. They are thought to be the smallest breed of cattle in Europe.
Dexter and Kerry cattle come from the same gene pool. In the second half of the 19th Century, Dexters became very popular in Britain and commanded high prices.
As a result, most Dexters in Ireland were exported to Britain. In the early 20th century the Irish Kerry Society stopped accepting Dexters for registration.
Cash for ponies crackdown launched by government to prevent New Forest from being overrun
Chris Packham is among locals who have complained the area is over grazed saying, the place is like a blasted billiard table
The New Forest pony has grazed since the end of the last Ice Age
Credit: RUSSELL SACH
A crackdown has been launched by the government amid fears the New Forest has been overrun with grazing animals.
Currently, the amount of money each commoner receives in subsidies from the government is worked out according to how many animals they have.
However, after complaints from locals, who have seen the number of animals go up by 65 per cent in the last five years, the scheme will be changed from next year. Commoners will be paid an average of what they received per year since 2015.
New arrivals include 26 lambs, baby chicks and piglets. Children have been excited to see cute little lambs frolicking in the sunshine as the 40-acre working farm reopened to the public after the long lockdown winter. “We’ve welcomed 26 healthy little lambs and they are already skipping round the lambing shed,” said Elly Edwards, Tatton Park farm assistant and resident sheep expert. “We are so pleased with how lambing has gone. It’s our absolute favourite time of year, helping to bring new life into the world and we’re just delighted to be open again so everyone can enjoy the lambs.”
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Chatsworth Farmyard issued rare breeds accreditation
12 April 2021 |
The Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) has awarded accreditation to Chatsworth Farmyard
Chatsworth Farmyard has been recognised for its contribution to the conservation of some the rarest livestock and equine breeds native to the UK.
The Derbyshire farm attraction is now part of the 25-strong network of Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) accredited farm parks.
The network takes part in crucial conservation programmes, as well as supporting education about rare breeds and why they matter.
Chatsworth Farmyard, located in the Peak District, has provided agricultural education and entertainment for almost half a century.