{"id":17693,"date":"2024-12-09T14:38:18","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T14:38:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/herdwatch.com\/en-uk\/?p=17693"},"modified":"2026-05-25T09:00:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T09:00:02","slug":"eidcymru-sheep-goat-inventory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/herdwatch.com\/en-uk\/blog\/eidcymru-sheep-goat-inventory\/","title":{"rendered":"Deadline alert: Welsh sheep farmers must complete annual inventory by December 31st"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Farmer Guide<\/div>\n\n

Annual Sheep and Goat Inventory in Wales: what farmers need to know<\/h1>\n\n

\n Completing the Annual Sheep and Goat Inventory is a legal requirement for farmers in Wales.\n Keeping flock numbers and movement records accurate makes the process simpler and helps ensure your farm stays compliant.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n Sheep records<\/span>\n Wales compliance<\/span>\n Flock management<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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\n 1<\/span>\n The annual inventory is a legal requirement in Wales<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n 2<\/span>\n You must record sheep and goats on the holding as of 1 December<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n 3<\/span>\n CPH details must be included on the form<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n 4<\/span>\n Accurate flock records make submission easier<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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What is the Annual Sheep and Goat Inventory?<\/h2>\n\n

\n Farmers in Wales are required to complete an Annual Sheep and Goat Inventory each year.\n The form must include the number of sheep and goats owned as of 1 December.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n This is a legal requirement and helps ensure livestock records remain accurate and up to date across the sector.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n \u201cGood flock records make annual inventory time much simpler and help ensure you stay compliant.\u201d\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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What information must be included?<\/h2>\n\n

\n When completing the inventory, farmers need to include the County Parish Holding (CPH) number where the animals were located on 1 December.\n <\/p>\n\n