National Fallen Stock Company and the National Fallen Stock Scheme - FAQs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is a National Fallen Stock Scheme Necessary?

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Why was on-farm burial banned?

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Are there any exceptions?

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How much Government funding is there for the Scheme?

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What is the current level of government contribution on collection?

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Why has the level of government contribution been lowered?

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Are there any collections that are not covered by the Government grant?

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How does the Scheme work?

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Does the Scheme apply to farmed fish?

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Are there sufficient fallen stock collectors to cover the whole country?

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How do I become a collector?

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How is biosecurity maintained whilst collections are being carried out?

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Can I find out what the local collector's prices are before I join?

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How quickly is fallen stock collected?

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My animal has died away from the collection point. What shall I do?

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Why is payment by Direct Debit the only way that members can pay?

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I think I have been incorrectly charged for a collection.

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Will animals killed as part of routine production arrangements benefit from the government subsidy?

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Has the ban on hunting with hounds affected the collection/disposal of fallen stock?

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Why do members receive information relating to ‘disposal only’ operators many miles away?

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I have responsibility for disposal of fallen stock on a Governmental/public body run/funded farm.

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I am a tenant farmer of a farm owned by a governmental or public body, can I join?

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My horse is a pet what is the position for me?

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