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Sheep Record Keeping Factsheet

The aim of this factsheet is to summarise the key details of sheep record keeping.  It can be used as a guide to find out what is expected from you as a producer to meet legislative and traceability requirements.

The following factsheet will cover:

  • What are the requirements for keeping sheep?
  • Getting started
  • Stock Identification and Recording – Why?
  • Sheep ID and Traceability (Stock Identification)
  • Sheep Movement Records (Movements of Stock)
  • Medicine Records

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