The Welsh Halfbred is the first cross between a Welsh ewe and a Border Leicester ram. The average weight of the ewes is 55-61kgs
They are bred to be low cost producers of quality prime lamb. The ewe inherits hardiness, milkiness and good...
Over these last five years we have seen a tremendous increase in the numbers of Scotch Mules coming on to the market. 100,000 estimated sold in 1986. Not only has the number increased but the quality has improved beyond all expectations to make...
The Whitefaced Woodland is a large and hardy breed of hill sheep in which both ewes and rams have horns. They are good looking sheep which enhance any environment and adapt well to all conditions and systems of management.
Source: Les races ovine francaises – translated from French to English .Roussin are called " Roussin de la Hague" in France .
Roussin are the result of crossing local breeds and Dishley Leicester and Southdown. The local breeds in the...
If you’re looking for a Native breed which is versatile, productive, economic and produces exceptional meat – the Llanwenog is a must.
The aims of the Society are to maintain and improve the Jacob Sheep breed and to promote and encourage interest in it both in the UK and abroad.
The Society maintains a flock book of all registered sheep which is published annually and can...
Way back in the mists of Britain’s past, our Iron Age ancestors lived in wooden round houses and stone wheel houses. They were farmers, and among their livestock they kept sheep. Archaeological digs have shown that these early northern domestic...
Herdwick sheep are the native breed of the central and western Lake District and live on the highest of England’s mountains. They are extremely hardy and are managed in the traditional way on the Lake District fells that have been their home for...
The Exmoor Horn Sheep Breeders’ Society was formed in 1906 and celebrated its Centenary year in 2006. On August 20th, 1907, the first Registered Sale and Show was held at Winsford, Somerset, when ”1,200 ewes were sold by auction, at an average...
The Derbyshire Gritstone sheep originated on the hills of the Dale of Goyt (now better known as the Goyt Valley) on the edge of the Peak District around the year 1770 and was known in its early years as the Dale O’Goyt sheep. The Derbyshire...
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