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By Bruce Mair Congratulations go to John Forsyth (Glenside), who has won the 2011 ‘Sire of the Year’ 2011 trophy with the three top sons of Glenside Razzle Dazzle, (FPG1000055). Razzle Dazzle is jointly owned…
Read moreThe Texel breed is known to have major influence on the lamb export trade, with the UK exports expecting to continue to dominate the EU market, now representing nearly 40% of ‘organised’ EU sheep meat…
Read moreA surge in demand from sheep breeders across the globe for quality genetics backed by performance recording has seen British Texel breeders secure a number of significant export deals so far in 2011. One of…
Read moreDear Texel Breeder Two Texel Rams are currently accepted into the Ram Linkage Programme whereby semen is available FREE to English Breeders. Handbank Madoc PRH06435 If you would like to reserve semen please contact Norman…
Read moreMembers who have flocks based on Welsh premises are eligible for HCC funding, with financial assistance available for fertility testing, AI and ET, as well as support for purchases of Performance Recorded rams. Dewi Hughes,…
Read moreNorthern Ireland Premier Show & Sale – Ballymena 15th – 16th August 2011 Report by Libby Clarke, photos by Alfie Shaw The pulling power of Texel made sure every seat in the house was taken…
Read morePress Release from National Sheep Association National Sheep Association (NSA) has appointed Philip Stocker as its new Chief Executive Officer in succession to Peter Morris. Philip Stocker joins NSA from the Soil Association where he…
Read moreTexel breeders have responded to commercial farmers’ desire for performance recorded tups with a 27% increase in the number of flocks performance recording, says British Texel Sheep Society chief executive John Yates. “Our breeders know…
Read moreTexel breeders considering their choice of sire selection for this year are reminded that the Society has a selection of rams advertised by Members on the Society website Texel Semen Directory.
Read moreThe survey shows sheep numbers down 2.1 per cent to 31.9 millionin the year to 30 June 2011, B+LNZ Economic Service Executive Director, Rob Davison said. “The decrease in sheep numbers flows on from the…
Read moreWelsh lamb leaders are hoping to boost consumption across European markets with a major €4m (£3.5m) new project. The multi-million-pound promotion, which will run over three years, targets four key European markets – the UK,…
Read moreThe Society has been informed of the sad death of John Kingsley-Heath on May 12th aged 84. John was a committee member and very committed to the Texel Sheep Society having purchased some 100 Texels…
Read moreWelsh lamb leaders are hoping to boost consumption across European markets with a major €4m (£3.5m) new project. The multi-million-pound promotion, which will run over three years, targets four key European markets – the UK,…
Read moreSociety members unable to make this year’s Lanark Sale on Thursday 25th August will be able to take advantage of a new service offered by the Society to keep abreast of the sale action. Because,…
Read moreYouth and new technology take sale to new high Last month’s Scottish National Texel Sale at Lanark saw an unprecedented interest in the breed, with the sale watched live on every Continent, the gross income…
Read moreThe Texel Society would like to congratulate all the finalists from across the UK that will be attending the World Young Shepherds competition. Eight young shepherds – two each from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern…
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