Other shows have been severely curtailed by the regulations with Stafford, Newark and Notts and the Royal Norfolk being amongst those with no Angora goats this year. Hopefully the Royal Show and the Royal Welsh Show will have Angora goats in show classes.

Bluetongue restrictions have now been a problem for nearly nine months, but the rolling Protection Zone programme and vaccination should lead to easier times. On the subject of vaccination, please note that goats require two vaccinations 3-4 weeks apart and probably require 6 monthly boosters. The vaccine is not fully tested on goats but is believed to be both safe and effective by the manufacturers. We still await further advice regarding its use in early and late pregnancy before deciding whether to vaccinate in spring and Autumn.

The Devon Show was won by Richard and Mary Yonge (Puslinch Angoras) and the Welsh Smallholder Show was won by Graham and Sylvia Sexton (Blueberry Angoras).

More show details will appear later.

At the AGM Julie Edwards was elected as a new member of the general Committee and all Officers were re-elected with Graham Sexton remaining as Chairman, Jenny Blackmore, Vice Chairman and Chris Tyler as Treasurer.