We are urgently developing research requirements with other European laboratories to make sure we understand and the disease (Schmallenberg) better.Sheepdog Trials Diary
A ROUND-UP of the forthcoming fixtures in the sheepdog trails diary across the UK
ENGLAND
December 19. TRAWDEN, Nursery, change of venue to Lower Twiston, Clitheroe, Lancashire, 9.30am start, enter on field.
YORKSHIRE, Nursery, Trawden Showfield, Colne, Lancashire, 9.30am start, enter on field.
SLINDEN Nursery and Novice, Slinden House Farm, Slindon, Eccleshall, Staffs, ST21 6LX, 9am start, enter on field, catering.
NORTHERN Nursery, Pool Tree, DL13 3QW, approximately 1.5 miles east of the Edge Hotel, Woodland, towards Hamsterley, Co. Durham, 10am start, enter on field by 2pm.
NORTH WESTMORLAND, Nursery and Novice, Bell Mount, Penrith, signed off A66 eastbound, 9am start, enter on field for two dogs by 2pm for three by noon, novice class confined to Cumbrian handlers.
NORTHUMBERLAND LEAGUE Nursery, Debdon, 11am start, enter on field.
December 20. TEWITFIELD Nursery Championship, Greenlands Open Farm, Tewitfield, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6 1JH, 10am start, enter on field by noon, all prize winners one-six eligible to enter, winner takes £120 prize money and shepherd’s crook, enquiries to S. Walton 07789 740 122.
SQUIRES FARM Series, Nursery and Novice, The Quarry, Betchworth, Surrey, enter on field, tel: 07831 284 458.
WEST COUNTRY Nursery, Great Champson Farm, Molland, South Molton, 9.30am start, enter on field.
WALES
December 28. TYNWERN OPEN TRIALS, Tynwern, Llanrhystud. Open Classes only; Two sessions. Entry on field. Start 8am. Catering.