Wiltshire Horn sheep have a short fleece that naturally sheds in the spring, meaning that this season’s shearer shortage hasn’t impacted at all on keepers of this straightforward breed renowned for its tasty meat FOR MANY years, much of the sheep shearing in the UK has been undertaken by shearers travelling every year from New […]
Covid-19 Update
In a rapidly changing and uncertain situation, I’m afraid that the WHSS can’t give definitive answers to many of the questions our members have. What we can do is assure everyone that we are closely watching the situation as it relates to pedigree sheep breeders, that the Society is still operating as usual and is […]
Change to WHSS Ear Tagging
Wiltshire Horn Society ear tags are absolutely essential to prove the pedigree of your sheep. They’re the unique thing that links the sheep in the field, to its pedigree in the Flock Book of the Wiltshire Horn Sheep. If you’re buying sheep, please be certain that they are properly tagged, if an animal loses a […]
Members’ Weekend Postponed
In the light of the most recent advice from Government, the Society has decided to postpone the Members’ Weekend that was scheduled for the 23rd and 24th May. The Council is agreed that it’s better and more responsible to do this, rather than have a panicked cancellation at the 11th hour and cause a great […]
Obituary for Richard Ling
Richard Ling, born 15 Nov 1935, died 9 Nov 2019. Richard knew he wanted to be a farmer from his earliest memories, although his family were not farmers themselves. He worked on farms through his youth and, after leaving school, took a diploma in agriculture at the Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester. Not having a family […]
