Emergency Procedure

If you need to report an emergency to us such as injured or escaped livestock or damaged infrastructure please follow this procedure:

  1. Call the office on 01256 381190.
  2. If no one answers, wait for the answering message which will detail the name and mobile number of the member of staff who is currently on call.
  3. Phone the on-call member of staff who will then respond accordingly.

NOTES:

  • Please do not phone a member of staff directly unless you know they are on-call.

  • If you are unsure if a particular situation qualifies as an emergency then please phone the on-call member of staff anyway so that they can make the decision on how to proceed.

  • Most importantly of all – please do not report injuries or sick animals via the blog alone – always call the emergency on-call contact.


    Thank you!

    Tuesday, 15 November 2016

    All found near central track and portaloo.

    Came running as soon as they saw the truck, I'm sure that must look a little unsettling to users of the site! But never a problem. Looking well with no issues.


    To all:
    At this time of year our girls will get very mobile if they think they are going to be fed, this may include passers by with plastics bags. If you see the girls speed march over to the public, please do let them know the reasons why the cows appear to be 'charging' e.g.
    • Free lunch: At this time of year, their diets will slowly starting to switch to bramble, gorse, birch and the odd acorn in the woods etc, but they will always be up for a free snack!
    Answers to the most asked questions:
    • Please do not feed them: People will feel obliged to feed them at this time of year, please advise this is the worse thing they can do as it simply encourages the cows to head to the nearest human!
    • Do not be concerned: They won't starve! Seasonal changes in forage is a natural part of their life cycle. In the past, graziers have mentioned how well they're herd looked after being out all winter compared to being cooped up in a barn.
    • Amazing grazers! They do the best conservation grazing during autumn and winter making short work of scrub, like birch, bramble, and fern/bracken. They also graze and break up species such as gorse and heather, all helping to create the perfect niche habitats for wildlife to enjoy!
    Thanks ladies and gents. You're doing us all proud out there! Keep up the good work!

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