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13/09/06
The Lleyn Sheep breed has had a phenomenal growth over the last
few years, with Carlisle's Borderway Mart to host the largest
ever sale of Lleyn Sheep in the country.
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The Lleyn which originates from North Wales is now found from
the South coast of England to the Orkneys. The breed which celebrated
its 35th anniversary this year is of medium size, has good mother
ability and prolific, has taken many sheep breeders eyes.
David Knowles, Secretary of the Scottish & Borders Lleyn Breeders
Club commented: “With the Lleyn you have the ability to breed
a pure, pedigree flock with a high health status, without the need
to buy in replacements or you can produce some outstanding prime
lambs if the Lleyn is crosses with a terminal sire.”
Heather Pritchard, from auctioneers Harrison & Hetherington Ltd.,
added: ‘We
are delighted to be hosting the largest UK sale of Lleyn sheep.
The numbers reflect the ever growing strength of the breed in the
north of the country, becoming more popular to breeders
and enthusiasts. The larger numbers forward for the sale will more
easily allow buyers to fulfill their requirements.’
The Sale takes place on Thursday 21st September at 9.30am. The
pre sale show is at 6pm on the night before. For a catalogue, please
visit: www.livestock-sales.co.uk
Pedigree Lleyn Sales are held throughout the country in September,
the Northern Sales are 16th Castle Douglas, 21st Carlisle & 28th
Skipton.
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