Monday 19 October 2026 | Kepak Merthyr Tydfil | Free of charge
Join the British Texel Sheep Society’s Youth Development Programme (YDP) for an insightful and practical ‘Livestock Selection & Carcass Grading’ event at Kepak Merthyr Tydfil, one of the UK’s leading red meat processing facilities.
This exclusive visit will provide young breeders with the opportunity to follow the journey from live animal assessment through to carcase selection and grading, gaining a greater understanding of what happens at the end of the production chain.
The session will cover:
- Assessing live animals and market suitability
- Understanding carcass classification and grading
- What processors and markets are looking for
- How breeding and management influence carcass performance
- How to maximise market returns
- Q&A with industry professionals
Whether you are already involved in pedigree breeding or are looking to develop your knowledge of the wider sheep industry, this event is a fantastic opportunity to see the process first-hand and understand how decisions made on farm can ultimately affect market returns.
Event Details
Bookings close at midnight on Wednesday 14th October
Date: Monday 19 October 2026
Venue: Kepak Merthyr Tydfil
Time: To be confirmed
Cost: Free of charge
Eligibility: Open to attendees aged 18 and over only
Places are limited, so early registration is recommended.
Further information, including timings and joining instructions, will be provided to registered attendees closer to the event.
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