A Texel ram carrying a full pedigree of UK genetics has set a new breed record in Brazil, selling for R$176,000 (£23,400) at a recent sale hosted by breeder Sergio Takahashi of the Gran Reserva flock.
The ram, Gran Reserva POI-UK 814, is by UK sire Cambwell Belter and out of an embryo-bred dam by Teiglum Vision and out of a Wealden dam by High Weald Tungsten Tiger.
A gimmer, Gran Reserva POI-UK-TE 674, by Claybury Regatta and out of a Cambwell Trademark daughter is also understood to have set a new female record for the breed in Brazil.
British genetics were in demand throughout the sale which resulted in a new Brazilian record average of more than £3000.