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.

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Some societies have written to breeders warning that 20/20 vision or reading glasses are required.

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