News

3rd February 2012

SAC launches’ new website to protect sheep

SAC has launched a new online resource to help sheep and goat producers avoid introducing disease into their flocks and herds when purchasing livestock. The new website lists the health status of flocks and herds currently registered with SAC’s Premium Sheep and Goat Health Scheme (PS&GHS).

More than 3,000 producers are registered with the scheme, of which a significant amount are Texel members. This is the UK’s only programme providing health status accreditation to sheep and goats. The site provides a directory showing the health status of registered flocks and herds for Maedi Visna, Caprine Arthritis, Encephalitis and Enzootic Abortion of Ewes.

It also indicates which flocks and herds are members of the Scrapie Monitoring Scheme. The tool was developed through discussion with PSGHS members. Health Scheme members can log into their own page on the new website to view their current status and print health declarations.

Welcoming the new resource John Yates, Chief Executive of the Texel Sheep Society, said: “Animal health and welfare is one of the single most important concerns in all livestock sectors. The sheep and beef industries have come to recognise the importance of cost effective preventative solutions for efficient red meat production”.

Plans are in place to link Texel member’s health data with the Society BASCO database, further complimenting the information available on the Texel BASCO website.

For further details call 01463 226 995 or email SGHS@sac.co.uk

To search the live PS&GHS database to check flock health status.

Visit: http://www.psghs.co.uk/