Since the new electronic movement system came in, and all my previous details got rejected I have been trying to get on top of what exactly I have to do to get everything sorted out. I have had various kinds of conversations with ' advice' people, none of which seemed to match up. In short, the left hand did not know what the right hand was doing. A complete farce.
Recently, I made a bit of headway and it seems that I have a simple solution at hand (fingers crossed). Both the RPA and Animal Health now seem to saying the same sort of thing. I am feeling fairly positive that everything can be sorted and I can confidently move forwards.
Tomorrow we have a visit from the RPA who will be looking at the whole farm. I know it sounds strange, But I can't WAIT to meet this person and double check that what I am doing is ok
then readjust my details on the system, and get a thumbs up!
even if it is not correct actually talking to someone face to face to try and get everything as it should be, will be a real relief.
In addition, as my pigs have not been 'seen' for a while (in a legal manner) I am expecting a visit from a
really good pig vet who I hope will be able to confirm pregnancies (although we are pretty sure, as the gilts have gotten really deep), be able to prescribe what i need for a first kit and also answer a range of questions that I have about my set up, health security and well...all sorts.
It will be so good to be that much better informed especially as in 2 weeks we should have our first litters and be getting into that whole endless
breeding cycle/selling weaners/fattening/selling meat etc etc.