British Sheep Breeders, Societies and Associations

British Sheep Breeders Societies and Associations

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NSA Ram Sales

Promotion of the largest ram sale in Europe with an entry of in excess of 9500 covering 35 breeds. Held on the third Monday in September at the Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells. Organised by the National Sheep Association Wales & Border Ram Sale Committee.

Balwen Welsh Mountain Sheep Society

Balwen Welsh Mountain Sheep originate from one small area of Wales - the Tywi valley.
The Society was formed in 1985. Now under the protective wing of the Rare Breeds Survival Trust, where it is listed as an 'at risk' breed, numbers are gradually increasing.

Beltex Sheep Society

Beltex were first introduced into the U.K. from Belgium in 1989. They originated from a hybrid sheep bred in Belgium.

Blackface Sheep Breeders' Association

The Blackface breed is the most numerous breed in Britain accounting for over three million ewes, representing 16% of the British pure-bred ewe flock. The vast majority are found in Scotland.

British Bleu du Maine Sheep Society

The Bleu du Maine originated in western France and was first introduced into the United Kingdom in 1978. Since this time, the breed has won Interbreed titles at both the Royal Show and Royal Welsh Shows.

Bluefaced Leicester Sheep Breeders Association

The Bluefaced Leicester evolved from a breeding scheme, to develop the Longwool sheep in the 1700's, by Robert Bakewell. Originally known as the Dishly Leicester. The breed was developed over the next 200 years and became commonly known as the Hexham Leicester due to it's early concentration in the North of England.

Society of Border Leicester Sheep Breeders

Border Leicester sheep are the lineal descendants of the Dishley Leicesters made famous by Robert Bakewell of Dishley, Leicestershire (1726-95). For over 100 years, all pure-bred Border Leicesters (male and female) have been tattooed in both ears and registered in the official Flock Book of the Breed Society.

British Charollais Sheep Society

The breed originates in France from the famous Saone et Loire area where it runs alongside the Charolais cattle. The breed was developed in the 19th Century from local breeds crossed with the British Dishley Leicester.

The Cheviot Sheep Society

White faced sheep have run in the Scottish Borders for longer than records can show and The Cheviot Sheep Society is one of the oldest sheep societies in existence.

The North Country Cheviot Sheep Society

The North Country Cheviot Breeders Association was formed in 1912 for the purpose of holding shows and sales in Caithness and Sutherland.

It’s all about Shearing at NSA North Sheep! 2013-Mar-15
It has been announced that NSA North Sheep 2013, being held at Crimple Head Farm, Beckwithshaw near Harrogate will this year feature what is believed to be the first ever invitation shearing competition to be held in Yorkshire.

NSA Chairman Calls for New Alliance of Farmers’ Organisations 2013-Feb-12
The horsemeat scandal is the latest evidence that our Government must build and not cut investment in policy infrastructure and regulatory enforcement activities, says John Geldard.

Youngsters lead the way at NSA Central Region Winter Fair
2013-Jan-25
The NSA Central Region Winter Fair, held at Bakewell Agricultural Centre yesterday (24th January), proved to be a big success despite the wintery weather conditions not being in the event’s favour.

NSA Central Winter Fair to Kick-Start 2013 2013-Jan-11
The NSA Central Region Winter Fair – held at Bakewell Market on Thursday 24th January – has the potential to ‘kick-start your 2013 farming year’, says NSA Chief Executive Phil Stocker.

Ryders Ride High to Secure First Skipton Dalesbred Ram Success 2012-Oct-24
A new name will be engraved on the Dalesbred Sheep Breeders’ Association trophy presented at their annual show and sale of shearling and aged rams at Skipton.

Blue Faced Leicesters Take Top Billing at Skipton 2012-Oct-09
Blue Faced Leicesters again set the trend when, as in previous years, proving the pick on price at the Skipton Ram Sales, CCM Auctions’ annual multi-breed sheep show and sale of pedigree and pure-bred rams and females.

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