Texel Sheep Society 2013 Winter Bulletin

British Texel Sheep Society, National Agricultural Centre, Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2LG

Tel: 024 7669 6629, Fax: 024 7669 6472, Email: [email protected]

For members of the Texel Sheep Society

November 2013

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SHEEP SOCIETY

In Touch with Texel

• Four new Regional Directors• New Chairman takes up his role

• Technology used to combat crime• £10,882 issued to Regional Clubs

• New fees for 2014• Youth Committee launched

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The Twilight Texel SaleFriday 29th November

At 6.30pm at Borderway Mart, Carlisle

Tel: 01228 406 230

In-Lamb Gimmer Sale

From the flocks of

ALWENT, ARKLE, BALTIER, BEAUTRY, COURTHILL, DOUGANHILL, DUNCRYNE, HULLHOUSE,

LLANGWM, LOOSEBEARE, PENPARC, PLASUCHA, PROCTERS, STAINTON, THACKA



Dear Member

#addtexeladdvalue has certainly been the conclusion to this breeding season for the majority of members.

The late winter, slow grass growth and the variety of economic challenges in the volatile lamb supply chain gave even the most optimistic member reasons for concern early in 2013. However for those that continue to invest in and believe in Texel concerns were unfounded.

The excellent summer followed by a rising and consistent demand for Texel breeding stock, in yet another year, bolstered confidence and provided excellent returns for members and the wider commercial sector. Texel breeders can continue to look to the future with confidence, but as always listening to your customers and developing the breed based on their needs will ensure continued success in the commercial sector.

The two largest commercial ram sales continue to provide an excellent measure of our breeds success with Shearling rams at NSA Builth Ram sale achieving a 95% clearance in volume, whilst at Kelso ram sale an average of £733, up £9 on the previous year, and Registered Ram lambs increasing by £77, provided significant commercial returns.

We continue to innovate aiming to develop sustainable initiatives, connect with our membership, contribute to the success of the breed and enhance the appeal of membership, as we near 40 years of progressive breeding in our Society.

The successful launch of DNA services has also been well received by the membership. Those members that used Embryo Transfer in 2013 are reminded that ET Birth Notifications will not be possible without the necessary sire and dam DNA profiles on record at the Society. Don’t delay as late Birth Notification fees will apply and your ET progeny will be prevented from entry into 2014 National sales if the entry dates are not met.

I do hope you enjoy reading your bulletin and wish you a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

John YatesChief Executive

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Our Twitter page continues to become more popular as members make better use of this type of social media. It is Twitters simplicity that offers the most value and now with over 450 followers in such a short time since we started making use of Twitter, we know its going to be ever more valuable in the future. If you haven’t followed us yet, stay in touch and listen to our tweets!

ContentsPg 3Welcome

Pg 4-9 Society Matters

Pg 10-11 Texel Lifestyle

Pg 12-13 Youth Focus

Pg 16-17Science into Practice

Pg 19 Vet Outlook

Pg 20 Benefits of Imports & Exports

Pg 23 Merchandise

Pg 24Society Fees

If you want to offer feedback on Society Promotions email [email protected]

While every effort is made to ensure accuracy of the information contained in this publication, no responsibility can be accepted by the Society for any errors or any reliance on the use of information by readers

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To see the short videos of the Texel breed either SCAN the QR Code above or visit www.youtube.com/TexelSheepSocietyMore videos will be added during 2014.

The Texel social media has been massively successful in assisting members to stay in touch with the society. Our Facebook page has received over a thousand likes which is a significant amount for our type of business. This puts the Society Facebook as one of the most liked Facebook pages in the beef and sheep industry and close to the highest of any livestock society in the UK. If you have not liked us already make sure that you visit our page and “LikeUs” as you are definitely missing out on keeping in touch with Texel!

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Results of the Regional Directors Elections 2013 As you may be aware four Regional Areas required a new representative on the Board of Directors to commence with their duties at the AGM being held at the Vale Resort on Saturday 2nd November 2013.

Area 2 Andrew Barr Parkhouse Central and West of Scotland (2013-2017)(Previously Alan Clark – Garngour/Teiglum/Clarks)

Area 4 Roy Campbell Royel/CowalSouth West of Scotland & North West of England (2013 - 2015 Remaining term of previous Director)(Previously Mr T MacTaggart - Rascarrel)

Area 6 Jeffrey Aiken ProctersNorthern Midlands of England & the Isle of Man (2013-2017)(Previously Mr R Cartledge - Plattin)

Area 10 Iolo Prys Jones LlangwmNorth Wales (2013-2017)(Previously Mr A Phillips - Penygelli)

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Northern Club Charity Presentation

OBITUARIES March 2013 - November 2013

The Society was sadly informed of the loss of some dear Members...

Sue & Ronald Jones -

Sue and husband Ronald were well known and highly respected breeders of Texel, Cheviot and Beulah Speckled face sheep. Both very enthusiastic show people, having competed in Royal Smithfield and all the main Royal Shows. Ronald was the first person to have Texels in Wales in 1978. Sue sadly passed away in May 2013, tragically Ronald passed away in July.

Tommy MacTaggart

In May 2013 the Society was informed of the sudden and tragic death of Director Tommy MacTaggart.

Chairman’s tribute to Tommy MacTaggart

I first met Tommy when he was elected onto the board in 2001. It immediately struck me he wanted to get involved and was passionate about all things Texel. Tommy, like myself, was never one to just sit in the corner, but usually had an opinion on most issues and was forthright in expressing them!

When I became chairman of the board in 2011 one of my first decisions was to appoint Tommy as chairman of the sale and shows committee. This proved to be one of the best decisions I have taken. The dedication and time he devoted to this role was phenomenal. I know, when talking to his family he thoroughly enjoyed this challenge and threw all his energy into it. I would like to express my gratitude for the commitment Tommy dedicated to the Texel society on behalf of the membership. His family lost a loving husband and father and our thoughts are with them. I and many others lost a great friend and colleague. Tommy is sadly missed.

Nick Tavernor (Society Chairman 2011-2013)

Barbara Chave

In September the Society was informed of the death of Barbara Chave. Affectionately known as Mum Chave by many, she will be sadly missed by all.

Our deepest sympathies go to the families, friends and colleagues of Sue & Ronald Jones, Tommy MacTaggart and Barbara Chave.

Northern AreaThe Northern Area Texel Breeders Club raised £451 for the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution, Members of the Club are shown presenting the cheque to Sally Conner and David Anderson of RABI at the Great Yorkshire Show

Welcome to

Henry Gamble

(Springwell)

as Chairman

of the Society

2013 - 2015



How Technology Plays a Part in Combating Crime Livestock theft is on the increase, but DNA profiling can help return animals to their rightful owners.

Dr Richard Ellis of the Animal Health Veterinary Laboratory Agency (AHVLA), an executive agency of Defra, explained that DNA profiling was mostly used for surveying for disease. “However it can also be used where registration documents are missing or ear tags have been swapped” he said. “DNA provides evidence of identification” Scientists require a sample from parents and offspring; they analyse the DNA and screen for matches.

Dr Ellis recently helped Lancashire police with a case of a flock of sheep stolen from farmer Robert Dean in Chipping. In February this year a flock of 55 heavily pregnant Texel and Mule ewes, worth around £15,000 were stolen overnight from a rented field. The theft was reported in the agricultural press, a haulier read

the story and realised that he had transported the sheep. He contacted Mr Dean and told him the sheep were in Durham. On advice from the police Mr Dean travelled to Durham and was able to clearly identify the sheep, describing unique features of several animals such as marking or ear notches.

Detective Constable Elaine Smalley who was leading the investigation explained that because of the information he was able to give, she was sure that the sheep were Mr Deans and that they had been stolen. However proving it was difficult. She set about finding expertise on the issue and eventually found Dr Ellis who was able to carry out the DNA profile and prove that they were Mr Deans sheep. “Livestock theft is devastating to farmers, before this case I had no idea how much it impacted on them”, said Det. Con Smalley, “yet there is no database of expertise in relation to crime investigations using DNA and no information sharing”

“Rural crime is big business and often organised. As police officers we need to raise the bar”. 2013

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2014 Birth Notifications start with…

ValiantVentura

VibeVictorious

V.I.PVirtue

Viscount Vitality

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Performance Recorded Texel Committee Peter Sutton (Trinidad Investments)

Colwood & High Weald Flocks Chairman - 2015

Aubery Andrews Miserden Flock - 2014

Arnold Park Drinkstone Flock - 2017

Paul Phillips Kimbolton Flock - 2016

Sale Statistics for the National Texel Sales

Forward Sold Average

Northern I Premier

Gimmers 80 46 £686

Ram Lambs 252 176 £723

Shearling Ewes 123 105 £579

Scottish National

Gimmers 82 61 £1,648

Ram Lambs 491 369 £2,315


English National

Gimmers 87 69 £622

Ram Lambs 221 149 £863

Shearling Rams 75 56 £732

Welsh National

Gimmers 81 60 £440

Ram Lambs 140 93 £651


Society support of Regional Clubs The Society continues to build on the recent year’s achievements aiming to develop sustainable initiatives, connecting with the membership, contributing to the success of the breed and enhancing the appeal of membership to our Society. Whilst this is never without its challenges,

there are many encouraging successes. All of which require careful financial control enabling the Society to reach out to clubs and members, offering essential support at local regional and national level. The Society supported Regional Clubs with grants to the sum of £10,882 in 2013.

The Board of Directors, Chief Executive and staff at the Texel office wish all members and friends of the society a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.

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Texel Sponsorship 2013

The Society continues to support promotion of our Breed by

sponsoring Primestock Show prize funds as listed below.

As a further commitment to our Membership we will again be offering reimbursement of entry fees to Texel Sheep Society Members in 2013.

Members are eligible for reimbursement of their entry fees after attending and promoting the British Texel in the Texel classes at the following Prime Stock events. Members need to write to the Society detailing entries after each

eligible event and by 31st March 2014 to be considered for the reimbursement. The Society has the final discretion on any reimbursement.

Sponsored Shows English Winter Fair - Stafford 16-17 NovemberCountryside Live – Harrogate 19-20 OctoberBorderway Agri-Expo – Carlisie 1 November

Scottish Royal Highland Winter Fair – Edinburgh 30 NovemberN.I Xmas Fatstock Show & Sale – Ballymena 2 December

Royal Welsh Winter Fair – Builth Wells 2-3 December Smithfield Agri-Live 5-6 December

Sponsorship Prize Fund £250 for Supreme Champion Carcase if sired by Texel£125 to Reserve Champion Carcase if sired by a Texel

£250 for Supreme Champion Live if sired by Texel£125 to Reserve Champion Live if sired by a Texel

£150 towards Texel show classes

In-Lamb Club Sales3rd December NORTH SCOTLAND CLUB SALE - Thainstone

Aberdeen & Northern Mart Tel: 01467 623710

6th December SOLWAY & TYNE CLUB SALE - CarlisleAged ewes, shearling gimmers, ewe lambsHarrison & Hetherington Tel: 01228 406230

7th December GLOUCESTER & BORDERS CLUB SALE - WorcesterIn lamb gimmers, empty ewe lambsMcCartneys Tel: 01905 769770

14th December NORTHERN AREA TEXEL SHEEP BREEDERS31st Annual Winter SaleCCM Auctions Tel: 01756 792375

20th December SHROPSHIRE AND BORDERS CLUB SALE - WelshpoolIn lamb ewes, ewes and empty lambsWelshpool Livestock Sales Tel: 01938 553438

20th December SOUTH WALES CLUB SALE - LlandoveryIn-lamb ewesClee Tompkinson & Francis Tel : 01874 622488

4th January NORTH WEST CLUB SALE - ChelfordAged ewes, shearling gimmers & empty ewe lambsFrank Marshall Tel: 01625 861122

Kelso Ram Sale 1055 registered Shearlings to Average £733.08 (+£9.04 for 28 less sold)

98 registered lambs £458.57 (+£77.72 for 13 more sold)

Builth Wells Main Ram Sale Females £325.08 Avg for 100 sold with 82% clearanceRam Lambs £333.28 Avg for 266 sold with 90% clearanceShearling Rams £627.24 Avg for 750 sold with 95% clearance

Results September

NEWmembers

Welcome to the 156 new Members that have joined the Society since November 2012.

Members email addressesReminder - ensure your current email is registered with the Society and on the Society mailing list for up to date news and information.

Email [email protected] or update your BASCO account profile.



National Sales 1st Season Sire of the Year award 2013

Congratulations go to Messrs James Innes & Sons (Strathbogie flock), who has won the 1st season Sire of the Year 2013 award via the Texel Sheep Society National Sales with the three top sons of their home bred sire Strathbogie Terminator - IJS1200069.

Terminator is jointly owned with Graham Morrison (Deveronvale flock), who endorsed Jim Innes’s very high opinion of the ram by paying £30,000 privately for a share of Terminator in June 2012.

Jim Innes confirmed that he has since developed into a well balanced outstanding mature ram, and his semen has been widely used during his 1st season. He will therefore have a widespread beneficial impact within the Texel breed.

For the full report visit www.texel.co.uk /sales/sireoftheyear.php or scan the QR code with your smart phone

First Season Sire of the year 2013

1st - Strathbogie Terminator 2nd - Scholars Twenty Twelve 3rd - Teiglum Tornado

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Texel National Sales Highest Priced in 2013

Northern Ireland

Milestonehill Utah Jazz - ALL1300826 Messrs Annett - Milestonehillsold for 6,000gns to I & A Smith - Feddal Road

Wales

Sportsman’s Urban, BGS1300912Boden & Davies Ltd, Sportsman’ssold for 3,800gns to David Houghton, Tophill

Scotland

Strathbogie Untouchable, IJS1300280James Innes & Son, Strathbogiesold for 48,000gns jointly to Bruce Renwick - Castlecairn, Robbie Wilson, Milnbank and Alan Blackwood, Auldhouseburn

England

Strathbogie Unforgettable, IJS1300310 James Innes & Son, Strathbogiesold for 6,800gns to David & Thomas Bradley, Farmer, Meon Down

STRATHBOGIE TERMINATOR - IJS1200069 - Messrs James Innes & Sons - Strathbogie

Breeder Sheep ID Qualifying Sons Price Gns

Aggregate Price Gns

1st James Innes & Son

Strathbogie Terminator IJS1200069

Strathbogie Untouchable Strathbogie Uno Strathbogie Unforgettable

IJS1300280IJS1300258IJS1300310

48,00010,0006,800

64,800

2nd William McCaffrey

Scholars Twenty TwelveYWM1200040

Strathbogie Upgrade Strathbogie U2Strathbogie Ultra Boy

IJS1300200IJS1300233IJS1300326

32,00016,0005,200

53,200

3rd Clark Farms Teiglum TornadoCFT1201701

Milnbank Ur The Boy Milnbank Uranium Milnbank Underbelly

LYM1301019LYM1301079LYM1301046

40,0006,2005,200

51,400

4th P J & S Hammond

Tullylagan TonkaHPY1200404

Sportsmans Umpire Sportsmans Unbeatable Sportsmans United II

BGS1300783BGS1300814BGS1300852

20,00018,00010,000

48,000

5th Boden & Davis Ltd

Sportsmans Trojan iiBGS1200587

Knock UrsusKnock UragiHilltop Uncle Buck

HAK1300523HAK1300525PKH1300856

34,0003,5002,400

39,900

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Polite Notice:Using Embryo Transfer (ET) This Year?

All members are reminded that if they wish to Birth Notify 2014 embryo (ET) born lambs that DNA profiling of all Donor ewes and Sires ( 2013 born sires only) is required.

• Simple to use DNA nasal sampling kits are available from the Society office. Tel: 024 7669 6629

• Sample donor ewes and 2013 sires on your AI or ET day or earlier if suitable. DO NOT leave it too late to sample!

• Only samples profiled and invoiced though the Society, using our chosen service provider “Geneseek” will be acceptable.

• The cost of each DNA profile/ sample will be charged by the Society at £22.50 + VAT.

• No profiles - No birth notification. Don’t leave it too late!

The aim of collecting DNA profiles is to build a useful reference database that will be used for parentage testing and offer further integrity to the Texel flock book.

NSA Breed Society Forum, 21.8.2013On behalf of the Texel Sheep Society, Bob & Anne Payne (Handbank Texel flock) attended the NSA Breed Society Forum. The Forum was held near Edinburgh at the invitation of the Moredun Foundation for Research in Animal Health. The facilities were excellent and as hosts the staff were both welcoming and informative.

Read more of Ann & Bobs report at http://www.texel.co.uk/news/2013/46_nsa_breed_forum.php or scan the QR code with your smart phone

Dispersal - Production - Reduction Dispersal = loss of flock prefix - no transfers/birth notifications are allowed to a flock that holds a Dispersal sale. If the Member wishes to purchase sheep and register/transfer etc they have to become a new member with a new flock prefix. Transfers in to the ‘dispersed’ flock cannot be done. If you are going to continue purchasing and transferring into your flock - advertise sales using the words Production and Reduction instead.

Happy Birthday

to Bert Verity (Barrowby)

Bert’s Son Mick reports that his father was delighted to receive the lovely 100th Birthday Card

sent on behalf of the Board of Directors, John, staff and Members of the Texel Sheep Society. He certainly had a day to remember

He was presented with a lovely letter and photograph of her majesty the Queen by the local Lord Mayor, before enjoying a 100 year old recipe he remembered having many years ago, called “The Sheep Shearers Supper “ It was highly enjoyed , before he gave a splendid speech to thank all of his many friends in the UK.

Mick conveyed his thanks to everyone in the Texel Sheep Society, and the many members who had sent their best wishes to his Dad on this special occasion.

Bert Verity 2013

National Flock CompetitionYDP - National Stock Judging - NSA Sheep Event July 2014 MalvernSpecial Anniverasy AGM & Social Weekend - Carden Park, ChesterTrips to:• Switzerland • New Zealand• Hanover (Eurotier)

Read more at http://www.texel.co.uk/anniversary/index.php or scan the QR code with your smart phone

Events to celebrate the Society’s 40th

Anniversary

Dates for Your Diary

Royal Show dates 2014

Royal Ulster Show - 14-16 MayJudge John McKerrow - Grougfoot

Royal Highland Show - 19-22 June Judge Yves Lacroix

Great Yorkshire Show - 8-10 July GYS to confirm

Royal Welsh Show - 21-24 July Charlie Boden - Sportsman’s/Mellor Vale

Devon County Show - 22-24 May

National Sale dates 2014 N.I National - 11-12 August Judge - TBC

Scottish National - 20-21 AugustJudge S Smith - Penparc

Welsh National - 22-23 AugustJudge A Clark - Clarks/Garngour/Teiglum

English National - 25-26 AugustJudge N Hamill - Ballynadrenta

NSA Events, Shows & Sales NSA Eastern Region Winter FairMelton Mowbray - 31 January

NSA Scot sheepBerwickshire farm of Quixood - 4 June

NSA South SheepLewes, East Sussex - 28 June

NSA Sheep 2014Malvern - 30 July

NSA Early Ram SaleBuilth Wells - Judge Deri Morgan Tynewydd - 4th August

NSA Wales & Borders Ram SaleBuilth Wells - Judge Andy Barr Parkhouse - 21st &22nd September



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SHROPSHIRE &BORDERS CLUB

Evening Sale of In-Lamb Females

on Friday 20th December 2013

at Welshpool Market

Call Welshpool Livestock Sales

on 01938 553 438

Gloucester & Border Counties ClubAnnual “Christmas Present” In-Lamb Gimmer,

Ewe Lamb Show & Sale, Penberlan Dispersal for S.A and B.M. Bennett & Son

Saturday 7th December 2013at Worcester Market

Tel: McCartneys on 01905 769770

Scrapie Monitoring Scheme (SMS)a) Purchasing Stock SMS members must only purchase stock-males and females from other SMS flocks OR ensure that purchases are Scrapie genotyped as Type 1. Flocks have lost status because of non- compliance with this rule

b) Fallen Stock Be aware that fallen stock should be submitted on an annual basis to ensure you retain your SMS status. Renewal of your membership can be delayed if adequate numbers of fallen stock are not supplied to your local SAC/VLA centre. For every 100 sheep in your flock there should be at least I submission. There is no Defra funding for testing fallen stock - cost has to be funded by yourself. Abattoir samples are not allowed - the obligation is on the SMS member to submit samples.

There has been considerable interest in SMS in the last year as the export trade is increasingly buoyant.

Please ensure you abide by the rules. If in doubt Please call PS&GHS Office 01463 226 995

Congratulations to Keith Williams Hendy, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, on being awarded the Farmers Weekly Sheep Farmer of the year 2013. Read the full feature on Mr Williams at http://www.fwi.co.uk/articles/03/10/2013/141292/farmers-weekly-sheep-farmer-of-the-year-2013-keith.htm

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A gift of a pedigree Texel ewe prompted the formation of the Braehead prefix owned and managed by David Warwick, who farms on the outskirts of Ballymena, County Antrim. The flock has gone from strength to strength since, and in just twelve years progeny has become a force to be reckoned with a pen average of £4060 recorded for ram lambs at the Premier Sale at Ballymena in 2012.

The family farm extends to some 100 acres of good quality lowland grazing, ` the majority of which is used for silage production. It is home to the Braehead flock which is maintained at around 30 pedigree ewes, and a supplementary commercial unit of 50 ewes.

“Following the initial gift of a Texel ewe when I was in my early teens, my father and mother gave me a Springhill female one Christmas. This line has proved to be invaluable with the majority of my best females deriving from this ewe. This includes Braehead Touch of Class which sold for my highest price to date realising 6000 guineas last season. This ram lamb was sired by Mossknowe Pudsey.” states David.

Another purchase which proved to be successful was when David purchased embryos from the Cornerstone Flock, one of these embryos was Braehead Old Testament that sold to The

Kermode Family of the Isle of Man for 1,000 guineas which went on to breed Orrisdale Paradise selling for 8,000gns, and another of the embryos was QDA08 002, the G. Dam of 5,000 guineas Braehead The Real McCoy. This ewe has bred gimmers to 2,400 guineas and ram lambs to 1,000 guineas and also bred the Ballymena Show Champion 2012.

Mullan Photogenic has been the most influential sire used in the flock to date with his 3 top daughters averaging 1376 guineas at the Northern Stars Sale in 2011 and daughters also breeding ram lambs to 6,000gns and 5,000gns.

The flock lambs from mid February onwards, with all stock lambed indoors for convenience. David varies his breeding programme by using trend setting sires available through artificial insemination. These include Gyrhos Rambo, Kelso Pavarotti and Cornerstone Tin Tin. A number of ewes are also hand picked for embryo transfer work, with mules from the commercial flock used as recipients.

All lambs are creep fed until weaning which takes place at the end of June. This combined with the superior milking ability of the Texel ewe produces a quality lamb with the first ready for sale at the Premier event which takes place in mid August.David adds “We like to aim for the Ballymena sale each year, followed by Lanark and provincial sales locally. We also sell ram lambs and gimmers privately from the farm every year. All of our ewe lambs are over wintered, with a number of gimmers offered for sale at the in lamb sales. In December 2013, we are guest consignor at the Northern Lights Sale where we will have in-lamb gimmers for sale. This allows the flock number to remain static at around 30 breeding females, which suits me well as I have a full time job like so many farmers nowadays.”

Commercial lambs also enjoy a ready market with lambs taken for sale at around 45 kilos live weight. These regularly top the days trading as the Texel x mule lamb offers quality carcase and high kill out for buyers.

David Warwick – Braehead

David Warwick has been hooked on Texel Sheep since his father bought him his first ewes when he was a teenager

Ewe lambs are retained each year, with a number of in-lamb gimmers sold each December to contain flock at around 30 females

The Braehead flock consists of around 30 breeding females, witha number selected each year for flushing



Having seen them used on the commercial flock at his home farm, Condland Mill, Michael Leggat was keen to work with Texels from a young age, and was able to fulfil that ambition by working with the Mairs at Muiresk for two years, before taking on the role as shepherd for Jim Innes’ 60-ewe Strathbogie flock, near Huntly, 11 years ago.

“I learned a lot at Muiresk, it was my first experience with pedigree Texels and I’ve never regretted becoming involved with the breed,” explained Michael, who is based with his partner Karen Law at Cairnton Farm, Huntly, where the Strathbogie flock is kept.

His own flock – which has recently changed name from Maka to Foreman Hill – consists of just six ewes and was established in 2009 with a ewe from Haremoss and gimmers from Deveronvale and Strathbogie. “I had bought the grand-dam of the Strathbogie gimmer for Jim, from Cambwell, so I knew I liked its back-breeding, but other than that I tend to go for character, shape and good legs. For me, females must have good heads, be bright, with good colours, but I don’t like them to be too powerful,” said Michael, who bought a share in a tup for his own use for the first time this year, Garngour Ultimatum, along with Strathbogie, Allanfauld, Deveronvale and Harestone.

If he had to point out his perfect Texel female, Michael says it would be IJS05012. “She is the daughter of one of the

foundation ewes bought from Baltier – she’s bright, tall, long, with a good topline and great on her legs. She’s had sons to 11,000gns and daughters to 7000gns and she breeds consistently well, with a lamb in the Lanark pen every year – I’d love a whole flock like her!”

On the selling side, Michael has received up to 3000gns for gimmers and 1200gns for tup lambs, but of course he’s brought out several five-figure priced tups for Strathbogie, and 2013 has been a particularly memorable year. The flock secured its best ever price of 48,000gns at Lanark for Strathbogie Untouchable, with his two full brothers making 20,000gns at Carlisle and 6800gns at Worcester.

Jim and Michael support the shows as much as possible in their busy schedule. This year’s accolades included inter-breed titles at Turriff and Keith and the male championship at the Royal Highland with the lamb which went on to make 48,000gns. But despite such a successful show and sale season this year, Michael insists his favourite time of year is lambing time.

“I like nothing more than lambing time, it’s exciting seeing the new lambs and how certain tups have bred…even though I get no sleep for a week! “I honestly couldn’t think of a job I’d rather do than work with Texels, and the bonus for me is seeing tups that I’ve brought out doing well and making good prices,” said Michael. “I think the breed on the whole is heading in the right direction; the carcase side has definitely improved in the last five years and breeders seem to be focussing more on commercial traits,” he added.

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Michael Leggat – Foreman Hill

www.texel.co.uk

Youth Initiatives The Society, over the last 2 years has created…

•ThreeannualNationalScholarshipawardsofa £1000 each. (£3000)

•FourStudentEducationalachievementawards for 2013 of £500 each. (£2000)

•Sponsorshippackageforthreeyoung breeders to attend the Biannual Sheep Breeders Round Table costing up to £500 each. (£1000)

•TheYouthDevelopmentProgramme Committee

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And supported…

•AFrenchexchangestudentsvisittotheUK

•TheNorthernIrelandYoungTexelBreeders5NationStockJudgingCompetition

Introducing your YDP Committee…Who will take these and new initiatives forward over the next year.

Kerr Jarvie - Scotland

Duncan Mellin - North England

David Bradley-Farmer - South England

Anna Minnice-Hughes - Wales

Adrian Ligget - Northern Ireland

A

E

B

D

C

1. North of Scotland2. East of Scotland3. South East Scotland

4. South West of Scotland & Cumbria5. North East England6. Northern & Central North of England

7. East & South East of England8. Central South England9. West of England

10. North Wales & Borders11. South Wales13. Mid Wales & Borders

12. Northern Ireland

A

B

C

D

E

www.texel.co.uk/youngtexels/index.php



Texel French Exchange Student 2013

As an HND farm management student, I completed an internship in order to validate my first year. Thanks to the OSON (Organisation de Sélection Nord; Nord Selection Organisation),the French Texel Society, I had the opportunity to complete this one-month internship in Great

Britain within the Texel Sheep Society. After long consideration, I arrived in Birmingham on June 10th with my French dictionary as my only help. However, as the weeks went on, it became more and more irrelevant thanks to my hosts’ patience.

I had the opportunity to travel throughout Great Britain, notably Truro, Edinburgh and Welshpool! A journey that allowed me to discover three Texel farms, but also the NSA South West Sheep, the Royal Highland Show, the National Agricultural Centre in Stoneleigh Park with the Texel Society offices and Signet Breeding Services.

This internship has allowed me to discover the British Texel breed. In France, Texel sheep are also present, but I never had the occasion to see them so closely! British Texel are a robust competitive breed which deserves its high status in the industry. I also observed consciencious farmers with quality animals and I admired the grass based system that I do not see much in my region (Picardie), where breeding and rearing is in buildings and feeding on concentrates is often the main management system.

Thanks to this internship which was organised and financially supported by the Texel Sheep Society and host Members. It gave me the opportunity to discover a breed and a breeding system that I admire greatly.

I discovered an agricultural system, I also discovered a country and its culture thanks to my host families and the pleasure they had by sharing their love of their regions! I visited the Eden Project in Cornwall, shopped in Leamington Spa, admired New Lanark and Powys Castle, and discovered the culinary peculiarities such as pasties, fish n’ chips, haggis, mint sauce and, of course, the many cups of tea!

For all these memories, a big THANKS to the Phillips (Restronguet flock), the Gray - (Ettrick flock) and the Smith - (Penparc flock), families as well as the Texel Sheep Society and all the people I met who made this journey unforgettable!

Thank youOctavieThe society thanks all involved in this inaugural exchange and looks forward to expanding the initiatives through the society’s YDP.

The 5 Nations - Northern IrelandThe first ever Texel Young Breeders 5 Nations event was held in Northern Ireland in July, thanks to the NIYB. Eight

teams from across the UK took part. Accommodation had been arranged for all teams at Greenmount Campus with many flock and agricultural visits and events taking place over the weekend.

Read more by visiting the web site http://www.texel.co.uk/groups/northern_ireland/young_breeders.php or scan the QR code with your smart phones.

Sheep Breeders Round Table 2013Texel Society supports future of sheep industry with sponsorship of Sheep Breeders Round Table Young Entrants.

In an extension of its already substantial support of the next generation of British sheep farmers, the British Texel Sheep Society sponsored the attendance of three young farmers at the Sheep Breeders Round Table (SBRT) conference in November.

Robert Pierce, Beth Lawrence and Sam Palmer attended the event, supported at the event by recently retired Society Director Alwyn Phillips, the students enjoyed a full itinerary at this biannual gathering of leading British sheep farmers and research scientists. The theme was ‘Transforming data in to profit’ a message which sits clearly in the focus of the Texel Society…

Read more and their reports by visiting the website http://www.texel.co.uk/news/2013/43_young_entrants.php Or scan the QR code with your smart phone

Educational Awards 2013The Texel Sheep Society Educational Award is new for 2013 and is awarded to the student who has attained the highest mark on a sheep production related Honours Research Project.

The recipient Universities and winners in 2013 were…

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Octavie Berelle

Davy Chestnut (Bushmills) showing some his flock to the5 nations competitors

Read more and their reports by visiting http://www.texel.co.uk/youngtexels/education_awards.php or scan QR code

SRUC - Jenna Kyle & Jennifer Brown £250 each

CAFRE - Greenmount - Kathryn McKeown from Ballymena, Co Antrim - £500

Harper Adams - John Brocklehurst - £500

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CARLISLE AUCTION MART

FRIDAY 6th DECEMBER 2013EVENING EVENT

FeaturingCairness

DeveronvaleGlensideHaddoKnock

MidlockRascarrelTophill

Catalogues from auctioneersHarrison & Hetherington

Borderway MartRosehill, Carlisle, CA1 2RS

Tel: 01228 406 230Fax: 01228 640921

www.livestock-sales.co.uk

Record Breaking Highest Priced Texel Females sold at this

sale in 2010 & 2011 at 24,000 and 32,000gns

respectively

CHRISTMAS CRACKERS

Sale of in-lamb gimmers



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Accuracy ValuesAnimals with high accuracy values

Selecting breeding stock with high accuracy values, minimises risk in breeding decisions. Widely used stock sires, e.g. reference rams with lots of recorded relatives will have high accuracy values. Fully recorded ram lambs with lots of recorded relatives will have acceptable accuracy values.

Animals with low accuracy values

An important feature of Signet’s breeding evaluations is that they are risk adverse. EBV’s based on limited amounts of information get adjusted back towards an average figure until more data becomes available.

Among those animals with low accuracy values there may be individuals with good genetics, but a lack of performance data means they are difficult to identify using EBV’s

Accuracy, connectedness and comparisons between flocks

Accuracy is not a direct measure of the quality of connections between animals in the recorded population. This is better achieved using “flock connectedeness”. However, the value of across-flock comparisons between animals with low accuracy will be of limited benefits.

Presentation of accuracy values

Accuracy values are presented for each EBV and expressed as percentage points ranging from 0 to 99. In the example below are two rams with different EBV’s and Accuracy values. The ram lamb has superior EBV’s, but his lower accuracy values indicate there is a higher chance that they may change (increase or decrease) if he has progeny recorded in future evaluations.

Summary

Accuracy values indicate the likelihood of an EBV changing (up or down) as more information about the animal becomes available.

Accuracy values account for the risk involved in making breeding decisions and provide buyers with the confidence that an EBV is accurate.

Using accuracy values in ram selection

An EBV predicts the breeding merit of an animal for a specific trait. The degree to which this EBV reflects the “true” breeding merit of the animal depends on how much we know about its performance relative to the rest of the population.

Accuracy values indicate how much we know about an animal and its relatives for a specific trait.

Summary

Accuracy values indicate the likelihood of an EBV changing (up or down) as more information about the animal becomes available.

Accuracy values account for the risk involved in making breeding decisions and provide buyers with the confidence that an EBV is accurate.

For any trait, the accuracy of the EBV is influenced by several factors:

• Amount of information for the animal

• Amount of information from relatives

• Heritability of the trait

• Amount of information from traits correlated with the trait of interest and the strength of these correlations

• Number of animals being compaired (contemporaries)

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Recorded Stock Ram - with 80 progeny

EBV AccuracyScan Weight EBV 4.6 92Muscle Depth EBV 2.8 86Fat Depth EBV 0.2 87Index 230 88

Recorded Ram Lamb

EBV AccuracyScan Weight EBV 5.0 78Muscle Depth EBV 3.2 67Fat Depth EBV 0.3 69Index 280 75



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Performance Recording Embryo Transfer lambs in the Texel breedIntroduction

The use of embryo transfer (ET) is a widely used reproductive technology in the Texel breed.

The breeding evaluations delivered by Signet are built to take ET procedures into account and rely on breeders supplying the right information about their ET lambs, donors and recipients.

This is no different to breeders supplying information on management groups, although in the case of ET lambs the Society checks the numbers of lambs notified each year for each Pedigree donor ewe. The Society actively monitors the number of ET birth notifications received from each member as well as monitoring flock prolificacy for lambs born naturally.

This year the Society launched its “Gene-Tex” service. Initially this service will require all ET Donor ewes and all 2013 sires, and inclusively season sires used thereafter within ET programmes to be DNA sampled and their parentage profiled against the Society DNA reference database.

The analysis of ET lambs has to do several things:

• Correctly credit the ewe that provided the genes being expressed by the lamb (i.e. the ET donor ewe)

• Acknowledge that the lamb was reared by another ewe and hence some of its performance needs to be credited to the milking ability of the recipient ewe

• Finally it is recognised that the ET programme itself can influence performance – for example the drugs used to stimulate ovulation rate will influence prolificacy. This can be taken into account through accurate recording.

Signet’s analyses already have to tease out the degree to which the lamb’s weight at 8 weeks of age is due to genes from its sire, genes from its dam, its dam’s milking ability and the environment. In the case of ET lambs this calculation has to go one step further in recognising that the genetic dam and rearing dam are two different animals.

Another important reason for correctly recording recipient dam is that it enables Signet to correctly identify whether a lamb was reared as a single or twin. {If an ET lamb is entered onto the database with an unknown recipient dam they are analysed assuming they were reared as a single}. Accurate recording of the recipient dam also enables the analysis to take into account factors such as her breed and age.

Preventing bias

For some traits the information provided by ET lambs can’t be used when evaluating the lamb or its relatives. A classic example would be the lambs birth type; single, twin or triplet. The number of lambs born in an ET programme is largely influenced by the ET technician – so this data has no value in assessing the genes that influence prolificacy (and thus the Litter Size EBV). In a similar way, the weight gain of the ET lamb should

not influence its mothers Maternal Ability EBV (genes of milk production), as she did not rear it.

The analysis will even take “recipient breed” into account – as it is recognised that there are differences in the milking ability of different breeds.

Handling recipient information

For the purposes of the analysis – the fact that a lamb is reared by a recipient ewe is simply one more environmental influence (referred to as a “fixed effect”) on the lambs performance. As with every other environmental influence (flock, season, management group) this is taken into account when trying to assess a lambs true genetic merit. As a result, ET lambs are not directly compared to non-ET lambs.

Historical problems have been solved

In 2009 Signet and the Texel Sheep Society became aware that some flocks were not able to correctly allocate ET recipient details to lambs birth notified into the BASCO database. Signet and the Society promptly embarked on a data cleaning exercise to update Texel ET records. The problem was rectified and the allocation of recipient ewe is now mandatory when birth notifying ET lambs to the Texel Sheep Society.

A common numbering policy is used for recipient ewes – which is Flock Code +RPT+Identity e.g. ALLRPT0003. Members should be aware of this as recipient ewes are now frequently appearing on printouts.

Preferential management

Although the breeding analysis can “handle” ET effects, breeders sometimes comment that their recipient lambs have unwittingly had “an advantage”. For example – ET lambs might have born as a tight group, a month earlier and got less of a health/nutritional check than that suffered by later born lambs.

As with any external management influence – the best thing to do in this scenario is allocate lambs to different management groups. This means that the flock records are split to ensure that only lambs managed under similar conditions are compared. This is one further way to alleviate any potential source of bias.

Summary

• Breeding evaluations take into account the influence of Embryo Transfer (ET)

• Pedigree breeders must correctly record recipient ewe details. Within the Texel Society the recording of this information is mandatory.

• The birth type of an ET lamb will not influence its mothers Litter Size EBV, as the number of lambs produced by the recipient was largely due to the AI technician.

• The weight of an ET lamb will not influence its mothers Maternal Ability EBV (genes of milk production), as she did not rear it.

Sam Boon,Signet Breeding Services

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Unbeaten in the

2013 show season

including 1st prize

shearling ewe RWAS

and 2 further

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Her FULL SISTER will sell in lamb to the 8500gns Anglezarke Uno along

with many other outstanding females of various ages

Friday 20th December 2013 at Welshpool Livestock Sales

Oldford T e s s

Oldford texels presents…



Kath Dun BVM&S, Cert SHP, MRCVS – currently working in mixed practice

with the Merlin Vet Group, Kelso,

in the Scottish Borders.

Graduated from the Royal (Dick) Vet School, Edinburgh 1992, after 2 years in practice in Aberdeenshire, returned to the Dick Vet and worked in the Dick Vet Farm Animal Practice for 18 years.

Special interest in sheep health and production.

Secretary of the Sheep Veterinary Society.

Farms at home with husband on sheep and beef farm in the Scottish Borders.

Liver Fluke:

The two consecutive wet summers of 2011 and 2012 led to some

horrendous problems with liver

fluke in UK flocks in autumn and winter 2012/2013. Traditionally, the wetter areas of the west coast are where liver fluke was thought to predominate, however the problem has now spread vastly and there are very few areas of the country which have not experienced issues with the liver fluke, fasciola hepatica.

With a warmer and drier summer this year, the question on everyone’s lips at the moment is “what do we do about liver fluke in our sheep this year?...........”

A method of predicting the likely incidence of fluke outbreaks was developed more than 50 years ago. Forecasts are based on the weather data from May to September and include the number of days of rain, the total rainfall and evaporation levels. Forecasts obviously can vary from region to region and can be found at www.nadis.org.uk and in the farming press. By using fluke forecasts and knowledge of your own farm grazing conditions and previous fluke incidence, the risk factors can be established for your flock.

So, what we must not do, is to become complacent about the risk of fluke problems this year – even with the dry summer we have had and where the fluke forecast is low or average, don’t be caught out by assuming there is no risk to your stock, especially where you have a “flukey” farm. In dry conditions the best grazing is often found near watercourses and more permanent wet areas of fields. These areas will still be harbouring the mud snails required for the completion of the liver fluke lifecycle and infective fluke cysts are likely to be found on grazing close by. In a dry year it might be worthwhile to fence off these areas.

Discuss with your vet the control measures for your individual flock and formulate a strategic dosing plan if necessary. Traditional dosing for fluke with triclabendazole in October and then with closantel or nitroxynil in January may be sufficient to control the problem this year, but it is always advisable to monitor fluke activity via faecal egg counts during the winter months. There have been reports of resistance to triclabendazole emerging throughout the country – this can be assessed using faecal egg counts or the newly available faecal copro-antigen test – seek advice from your vet or local veterinary investigation centre.

Ultrasound Scanning Results:

Many early lambing flocks will be ultrasound scanning in the next month or so. It is important to discuss results with your vet where you have more barren ewes and/or less lambs than expected and there is no obvious reason to account for the situation.

Last year many flocks experienced poor scans and much of the problem was attributed to the continual awful wet weather leading to poor ewe condition and weather-related stress around tupping time. Sub-acute liver fluke was also implicated in many flocks. It would certainly be unlikely for the weather to be blamed for high barren rates this year and the hope would be that in most flocks sub-acute liver fluke should have had less of a contribution to poor fertility.

Diagnosis of the cause of poor scanning rates can be difficult because so many different management variables are involved. Where there are a high number

of barren ewes, we must also consider infectious causes such as toxoplasmosis, Border Disease, Tick-borne fever and of course in many areas of the country, Schmallenberg Virus. Trace element deficiencies can also be implicated, with selenium and iodine levels particularly relevant for good conception rates. Some simple blood testing of barren ewes should help to identify any flock problems.

Although many breeders are using AI in flocks, individual tup fertility problems have to be considered where follow-up tups are used – pre-breeding fertility soundness and semen testing of tups is always a useful tool to have used prior to tupping.

Sheep Scab….keep vigilant:

Here in the Scottish Borders we have seen a couple of outbreaks of sheep scab in the past month. Despite increased awareness and improved biosecurity on many sheep farms, scab seems to rear its ugly head on an alarmingly regular basis.

Any sheep which are Itching must be investigated by a vet to get a definitive diagnosis of the cause. With the decrease in use of OP plunge dipping in the UK, the incidence of lice in sheep has escalated. However, if the assumption of a louse problem is made incorrectly where sheep scab is actually the problem, the consequences could be severe, especially when the problem is diagnosed at lambing time.

Treatment by plunge dipping in OP solutions is the only method which will deal with both sheep scab and lice. More commonly however, a suspected lice problem diagnosed by the farmer will either be left untreated or will be treated by a cypermethrin pour-on – this product will have no effect on the mite psoroptes ovis which causes sheep scab. If not dipping in OP, sheep scab must be treated by either injectable moxidectin or doramectin solutions.

So, take home message…….get your vet to examine and skin scrape any itchy sheep, AS SOON AS POSSIBLE…..and certainly before lambing starts. Untreated scab when you are lambing is a nightmare and results in all newborn lambs potentially being infected with scab and requiring to be treated.

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20 IMPORTS & EXPORTS

Society hosts Brazilian Sheep Industry officials.

Daniel Benitez and Carlos Lacerda, involved in the Brazilain meat processing and marketing sector met with our Chief Executive this autumn. The visitors having been tasked with developing a government report on industry structure and levy funding systems, focused the meeting on Society structure and breed development, to assist in a feasibility

study to establish a new organisation in Brazil, similar to our levy bodies in the UK.

They received a presentation on Society development and breed development strategies, providing useful insight on the delivery of a modern breed Society service. Henry Lewis, British Livestock genetics Consortium (BLG), gave a précis of the Stratified industry.

Daniel had met our Chief Executive in the Nineties and commended his work in developing trade links between the two countries. Daniel also commented on the growth of the Texel breed in Southern Brazil, where it was now the most popular terminal sire.

He added that there continued to be a challenge between fashion and function with breeders in Brazil, and commented on the positive attitude of the British Texel Society in relation to the investment and development of a robust database, the vast volume of breed measurements collected from the broad member base and the focus on developing new performance recording tools.

Carlos Lacerda, marketing consultant was impressed with the depth of communication the Society achieves within the Industry and commended the Society on the quality of its website and general media, which had allowed research prior to their visit.

The benefits of imports and exports

Courtesy of Clive Brown, Senior Regional Manager, Eblex.

Sheep market volatility over the past year, particular that stimulated by an unusually high influx of specific cuts from overseas, has prompted many people to ask why we continue to import. EBLEX Senior Regional Manager – Northern Region – Clive Brown examines the market.

While the UK is technically self-sufficient in sheep meat, we continue to import large quantities, primarily from New Zealand.

In 2012, for example, the UK imported 86,100 tonnes product weight of sheep meat, 73 per cent of which came from New Zealand. During the same period, the UK exported 94,700 tonnes.

This does beg the question: “If we’re self-sufficient, why do we need to import?” The answer is fourfold: historic, market, seasonal and economic.

The UK has been importing New Zealand sheep meat for 130 years, with unrestricted imports until 1973 when the UK joined the European Economic Community (EEC). At the time, the UK was only circa 40 per cent self-sufficient. However, while the UK market is now technically self-sufficient, it is not functionally

self-sufficient. The UK demands a larger volume of higher end cuts, such as legs and chops, while UK exports consist mainly of carcases and a large proportion of low value cuts to emerging markets.

Most UK imports, particularly from New Zealand, are frozen, which is generally cheaper and aimed at providing a wider range of choice and availability for consumers. A significant drop in UK imports from New Zealand would likely result in an overall drop in UK sheep meat consumption.

The bulk of UK production takes place in the second part of the year and does not necessarily coincide with domestic demand.

At Easter, for example, New Zealand production peaks to coincide with UK demand. The complementary seasons allow grass-finished lamb and new season lamb to be available all year round, and the use of imports also allows lamb to maintain shelf space throughout the year. Ultimately, the balance of imports and exports helps iron out demand and supply peaks in the UK sheep industry and is therefore beneficial to the sector.

When you look at the bigger picture, it’s a question of striking the right balance between imports and exports to satisfy domestic and global demand, while maximising returns for UK producers through full carcase utilisation.

Read more and their reports by visiting the website http://beefandlambmatters.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/why-uk-imports-lamb-from-new-zealand.html Or scan the QR code with your smart phone



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NORTHERN STARS

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Main service siresBaltier Thunderbird - Oberstown Usain Bolt

Cornerstone Tin Tin - Mullan Supremacy - Forkins TombstoneTeiglum Tornado - Strathbogie Terminator

Five consignors:

Blackstown • Fairmount • MullanSpringwell • Tullagh • Braehead (Guest)

Approx. 100 females including ewe lambs & embryo pregnancies

For further details contact Louise robinson:

Tel: 07980 212 016

Springwell ulsterboy 38,000 gns

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David&

Joan Orrells

All Breeding Ewes to be Sold in-lamb (MV) (approximately 150 heads)

Friday 10th January 2014 at 6.00pmWelshpool Livestock Sales,Welshpool

For more information call:01686 630662 / 07805 147589

or WLS 01938 [email protected]

Retirement Sale

llegodig texel flock

NORTh wEST TExEL BREEDERS’ CLUBANNUAL FEMALE SALE “ChELFORD”

SATURDAy, 4Th JANUARy 2014

Catalogues available upon request from Frank Marshall Tel: 01625 861122Secretary: Jill Mortimer-Taibatt Tel: 0772580665 Email: [email protected]

Sponsored by: BARLOw TRAILERS Tel: 01772 600995 www.barlowtrailers.co.uk

Comprising:

•In-Lamb Ewes

•In-Lamb shearling Gimmers

•Empty Ewe Lambs

Judging 9.00am - Sale 11.00am

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23MERCHANDISE

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Texel Pin Badges N/A 90p

Trailer Stickers A2A3

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Texel Mug N/A £6.00

Golf Umbrella N/A £15.00

Prefix per garment (write prefix) £10.00

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Texel Sheep Society 2013 Winter Bulletin