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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Firearms amnesty comes into effect
People can surrender weapons without fear of prosecution
Chickenpox jab to become part of routine childhood vaccinations
GP practices to offer children a combined MMRV vaccine
Hark! Claims school didn't allow Christmas carols to be sung "rumour" and "hearsay", says minister
Daphne Caine quizzed by Onchan MHK Julie Edge in the House of Keys
Education minister defends attempt to reopen schools for a half day on snow day
But Daphne Caine can't confirm if teaching staff will be paid for the day missed
Senior lecturer struck off nursing register after groping student
Henry Mutasa, formerly of Ramsey, 'demonstrated a repeated pattern of behaviour'