The Berrichon is a large white faced, medium boned, well fleshed sheep originating from the Cher region of France. It’s primary role has been that of a terminal sire producing quick growing easy fleshed lambs capable of being finished at a range...
In the Mid 1970’s a small group of farmers in Mid Wales, who all kept a few Badger Face sheep got together to exchange some of their sheep and started breeding Badger Face with Badger Face. A meeting was held to form a Society in November 1976...
Almost 50 years have elapsed since the Cambridge was created using a selection of ewes from a number of British breeds.
It is now recognised as one of the world's most prolific breeds with litter averages of mature ewes near 2.3.
The...
The Clun Forest breed takes its name from the old town of Clun and the surrounding forests. It is situated in the southwest corner of Shropshire and is bordered by Montgomeryshire and Radnorshire. At the beginning of the 19th century there were...
The original importation of Gotlands to Britain was in 1972 by the McDonald family who ran the Antartex sheepskin business in Glasgow. By 1983 Gotlands had spread to 10 breeders in Britain and the first flock book was published. Following this,...
The Hampshire Down is a UK native, terminal sire breed. Hampshire sired lambs are easy-care with easy lambing. The lambs are quick to suckle and robust, with tight skins making them hardy from a very early age. They will finish quickly on grass...
The Hill Radnor Flock Book Society has been working to promote and support the Hill Radnor sheep since 1949. Like many native breeds, it has suffered a decline in number in recent decades and was particularly affected by the Foot and Mouth cull...
The Lonk sheep breed is over 200 years old and for a man who has pride in his stock they are very good looking free ranging sheep of the mountain class.
Being strong boned and well wooled it is an agile sheep well able to withstand most...
Our Mission
The mission of the Shetland Sheep Society is to promote all aspects of the breed, to encourage the breeding, keeping and welfare of Shetland Sheep and to uphold the 1927 Breed Standard, within the UK...
NEMSA was formed by enthusiastic breeders in 1980 to publicise and promote the Mule to the benefit of both breeders and purchasers.
The Association set out to do this by mounting live demonstrations at shows throughout the country, with...
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