An Island farmer says it will take four years before stocks are fully restored following the March snow.
More than 14,000 animals were lost in the heaviest recorded snowfall in the Island since 1963.
With record-breaking snow predicted for November in the UK, the secretary of the Manx flock masters, Ian Parsons, says a repeat of the high winds and fierce blizzards could prove disastrous.
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Five IOM women recognised in King's Birthday Honours
Government House has announced the appointments
Police issue statement after reports female 'grabbed by her arm'
Officers issue appeal for information following incident
Option to relocate dementia patients no longer being considered by Manx Care
Body issues further update on reinstatement of rehab service to north
'Multitude of late boat arrivals' impacting customer numbers, says business
Technical issues on the ferry resulted in papers arriving late on the Island yesterday