The Riverside Project of Exmoor

The Riverside Project of Exmoor The Riverside Project aims to showcase the benefits of traditional countryside skills & rural crafts. Learn about Perma- Culture and Sustainable Living.
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24/08/2026

Just a quick update. So we had a Blue Tounge test taken a few weeks back now. So we got overtaken with caring for our small flock of thirteen. We have lost two lovely ewes to it.

Today we have just had confirmation it was Blue Tounge. So if you listen the recorded cases being reported on the news and DEFRA they are just false!! as the true numbers are far greater than their reports show.

The impact on all who are dealing with it is enormous both mentally and financially.

One dead stock carrier told me five artic loads a week were heading to the incinerator in the West Midlands as the one in Cornwall was to small to cope.

It will impact Ewes and Rams breeding cycles for a time not yet reported.

So lets cut the rubbish spin, the outbreak is catastrophic for all those dealing with it.

Westminster should be ashamed of themselves.

13/08/2026

Good morning everyone. I did not feel like making a film this morning. So this was taken yesterday before we lost Chloe. This is her Mum. We still have three sheep in our intensive care paddock.
We let Peggy, Tammy and Bump out into the field as they are looking much better.
Will try another update later.

12/08/2026

A sad update on today.

12/08/2026

This mornings update
. Having had their morning check feed, medicine and fluids everyone is having a rest. We got Chloe standing for a good minute this time with support from us. So little wins with her, she has been and is our poorliest ewe of those that got it.
So an update at 14:40 this afternoon Chloe passed away as i was giving her a glucose top up. We had alot of joy when she arrived with us as a new born lamb, and laughs along the journey with her attitude and antics. Her passing to us is a massive loss, our small flock is now down to eleven. Thank you all for following Chloe's last journey.

10/08/2026

A quick video after checking and feeding this morning. Still really concerned for Chloe she is still eating little amounts, Gluecose drench and blackberries.

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