[ballingall]

Sounds like they wanted you to join one of the schemes... The SAC accredited scheme requires you to test 3 times every 6 months before you become accredited, then you only test twice a year.


The BGS has negotiated cheaper lab fees with one lab in particular, so it does provide a bit of a discount (not much though!).


Our bill still works out at about £14- £15 per goat, once you add in the vets fee's and call out charges.


Beth

[Lesley Silvester]

The BGS has negotiated cheaper lab fees with one lab in particular, so it does provide a bit of a discount (not much though!).

Our bill still works out at about £14- £15 per goat, once you add in the vets fee's and call out charges.

Beth

You do have to be a member of the BGS to benefit from this.

[ballingall]

The BGS has negotiated cheaper lab fees with one lab in particular, so it does provide a bit of a discount (not much though!).

Our bill still works out at about £14- £15 per goat, once you add in the vets fee's and call out charges.

Beth

You do have to be a member of the BGS to benefit from this.

Do you? There isn't anything asked for to prove your BGS membership status.


Beth

[ballingall]

The BGS website has the details on there, and anyone can access this page, not just members.


http://www.allgoats.com/health.htm#How%20is%20the it's just the next section down.


Beth

[wytsend]

anybody can access the BGS website & download the form.  SAC dont ask for membership proof.........so I am sure many people take advantage of the cheaper rates.   SAC process to the cheaper rate if on the BGS form.