Lambing Survey renews calls for submissions
The survey is anonymous and takes 12 minutes to complete.
Industry leaders have renewed calls for sheep farmers and veterinary surgeons to submit responses to this year’s UK Lambing Survey.
The survey, which closes on 20 June, seeks to build a ‘robust picture’ of the challenges faced by the sector.
It is being led by the University of Nottingham alongside Fiona Lovatt, who chairs the Sheep Antibiotic Guardian Group (SAGG). They are gathering evidence on a range of topics, including disease threats, vaccine supply issues, unpredictable weather and other emerging pressures.
However, with the deadline approaching, more responses are needed to ensure the data reflects the entire UK sheep sector. Shepherds managing separate flocks with different tupping dates should complete a different survey for each flock.
Fiona Lovatt said: “Every response matters. Without strong participation from across the industry, we risk missing the full picture which is why it is essential we gather baseline data on what takes place ‘on the ground’ or ‘in the lambing shed’.
“This survey is a real opportunity to make sure farmers’ experiences are counted and that future decisions, discussions and industry priorities, are informed by evidence from the field. We are asking everyone involved in the sheep sector to complete it and share it widely before 30 June.”
The survey takes 12 minutes to complete. All responses are anonymous, with no farmer, farm or location identifiable from the answers.
The results of the survey will be used to inform the sheep sector’s involvement with the Responsible Use of Medicines Alliance in Agriculture (RUMA Agriculture) Targets Task Force report. It will also enable the industry to better understand current lambing pressures and trends.
The survey can be completed here.
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