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NSA submits response to key industry consultation

12th March 2026

NSA has submitted its response to the crucially important Defra consultation on the future of tailing and castration of lambs. 

The consultation sought opinions on proposals to increase the accessibility of new tailing and castration methods claimed to be less detrimental to welfare than traditional methods.

The NSA response is available to read in full by downloading from this page.

NSA response to tailing and castration consultation