Guidance
Sheep: testing required for an animal health and welfare review and endemic disease follow-up
Find out sampling, testing and laboratory requirements for sheep in reviews and follow-ups.
Applies to England
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A vet, or a team chosen by a vet, can do the testing and assessment.聽
A farmer will not be eligible for funding unless you follow the guidance on:聽
Updates to this page
Published 19 June 2024
Last updated 21 January 2025
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Added information that semen testing on rams is not covered as part of any of the packages.
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Added more information about biosecurity and the recommendation it is covered in the follow-up.
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SCOPS testing guidance is not a laboratory requirement for the endemic disease follow-up. Correction made to reflect this.
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First published.