I refer to the above mentioned news release:
Professor Geoff Simm, Chair of the National Standing Committee on Farm Animal
Genetic Resources said:

“We are concerned that some keepers of rare and traditional breeds, especially
those with smaller flocks and herds, may not have heard the vaccination message.
It is a vital step in helping to protect our rich heritage of livestock breeds,
therefore we are also urging vets to contact their clients with these breeds to
encourage them to vaccinate".



What make Professor Sim think that keepers of rare breeds may not have heard
about vaccination? In my experience, rare breed keepers are amongst the most
concerned about Bluetongue and the keenest to vaccinate. I would like to see the
data which Professor Sim bases his conclusion.



Gordon Johnston

Hebridean Sheep Society

List Owner, Shorttailed Sheep.


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