UK Texel genetics have set new records in Paraguay, with a third share in a ewe lamb sired by Garngour Dunga selling for 31,200,000 Paraguayan Guarani, or £3414. This marks a new all breeds female record for sheep in Paraguay.
That gives the ewe lamb a full value of 98,280,000 (£10,242), explained her breeder Ignacio Cazillo of Cabana La Sonada, who sold the share at the third Texel Fusion event.
The third share in the ewe lamb, Sonadora Margrit 123, was bought by Jasyrenda flock, with the other two thirds retained by the joint owners Igancia Cazillo and the Na Vicenta flock of Juan Pablo Romero.
Dunga’s breeder Alan Clark said it was great to see the success UK genetics continued to have overseas and in particular in South America. “The value UK genetics continue to add to flocks in South America and elsewhere is great to see. I wish the owners every success with this ewe lamb.”
Meanwhile, Society chief executive John Yates said it was important to recognise the hard work done by all those involved in ensuring these export deals can be achieved. “There is an awful lot of work that goes on behind the scenes in getting these export deals done and it is great to see this work coming to fruition in such a successful way.”