Problems to deal with before EID can be introduced

ELECTRONIC identification (EID) of sheep has been on our radar for six years. Now that we are looking down the barrel of the gun there are still plenty of issues that need to be sorted out before the day that the new regulations kick in at the end of 2009.

Concern and outrage over sheep EID deal - Press & Journal

Defra agreement prevents Britain seeking further changes to rules

Flexibility will be key to success of sheep EID

There is great flexibility in the implementation of the Sheep electronic identification system following a decision by the EU Standing Committe of Food Chain and Animal Health(SCoFCAH).

Central Point Recording

Commission and other Member States agree to Central Point Recording

Technical Training Fund for EID

Sheep farmers can access up to 70 per cent funding towards technical training, including learning how to adopt incoming EID rules

Major victory on EID could save sheep farmers millions

Critical Control points approved

Farmers Guardian Article BBC Atricle

Scottish Government Announcement

Mart owners John Swan Ltd admit breaching regulations

Mart owners John Swan Ltd admit breaching regulations