Not many people are fans of change, but aging and paperwork are two of the worst changes any farmer has to face.
So it must seem a double blow for many pedigree breeders that an EU ruling means all pedigree certs will be changing format from November this year.
Not only will certs be more compact and a different layout, but the writing will also be smaller.
Some societies have written to breeders warning that 20/20 vision or reading glasses are required.