There has, however, been specific testing of hefted sheep which are all found in upland areas.
To date, 1,727 adult sheep in 29 hefted flocks have been sampled.
The hefted stocks are of key importance to the future welfare of some of our rural areas.
So it is quite vital to have a hefted stock of cattle on this area.
Either an incoming tenant or his landlord will have to pay for his golden handshake, and the future of the hefted stock is in jeopardy.
It relates to bounded and hefted sheep stocks.
The big fear in the minds of many farmers—many of my constituents— is the impact of the problem on hefted flocks.
Once they have been hefted to the hillside, they cannot be moved elsewhere.
