2018-04-27 |
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Forty Sheep Breeds on Show at NSA Scotsheep 2018
No fewer than 40 sheep breeds will be on show in the demonstration area at NSA Scotsheep 2018 to be held at Kings Arms Farm, Ballantrae, Girvan, South Ayrshire, on Wednesday, May 30.
All the major breeds will be on display in demonstrations being mounted by 28 sheep breed societies and a further 12 individual breeders will be demonstrating their wares.
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“The display of all the major breeds which play their part in the UK sheep industry’s stratified structure is always a popular attraction at NSA Scotsheep and this year will be no exception,” said event organiser, Euan Emslie. “Many sheep farmers will make a bee-line for the breed demonstration area when they arrive at the event and will spend a lot of time studying the various breeds and discussing their merits.”
The breed displays are likely to come under closer scrutiny than ever this year as sheep farmers consider their options to improve the performance of their sheep enterprises to meet the challenges of Brexit.
“Whether farmers are considering changing their breed or sire of choice or simply looking to improve the breeds they are using, NSA Scotsheep is the place to see all that is best in every breed,” said Mr Emslie.
The following breeds will be on display – Beltex, Blackface, Bleu du Maine, Bluefaced Leicester, Blue Texel, Border Leicester, British Rouge, Charollais, Cheviot, Dalesbred, Dorset Horn/Poll Dorset, Easycare, Hampshire Down, Herdwick, Kerry, Lleyn, Meatlinc, North Country Cheviot, North of England Mule, Rough Fell, Roussin, Ryeland, Scotch Mule, Shetland, Suffolk, Swaledale, Texel, Zwartbles.
Individual breeders who will be exhibiting include Cassington Bluefaced Leicesters and Hampshire Downs, Easyrams, Essie Suffolks, David Eglan Charmois, Messrs Finlay McGowan, High Country Romneys, Innovis, Logie Durno Sheep, N and J McQuistin, Savernake Suffolks, M R Thornborrow and Sons, Paul G Slater.
