Beltex genetics play an integrant role in Patrick Brolly’s farming operation near Claudy, County Londonderry, where he runs a total of 500 ewes, the majority of which are put to the Beltex ram. Farming around 120 hectares in total alongside
READ FULL STORYHitting the high prices at sales will be every breeder’s ambition, but for Anne Story and her daughter Rachael, selling their shearling ram BorderEsk Finders Keepers for 30,000gns at the 2021 Premier Sale at Carlisle was the stuff dreams are
READ FULL STORYBriggsy’s Butchers is based in the Scottish market border town of Jedburgh and owned by young forward-thinking butcher 23-year-old Ryan Briggs, who says “Beltex lamb is key to the success of our business.” Customers return to purchase our lamb as
READ FULL STORYSummer shows will be making a very welcome return this year and here’s a wee look at your judges for the major shows. Balmoral Show Kevin Buckle 11-14 May I along
READ FULL STORYBreeders who applied for Scrapie Qualifying Status prior to 31 December, 2021, will be able to reclaim some of their expenses thanks to the expansion of the Movement Assistance Scheme. Taking effect from 1 April, 2022, the support will include
READ FULL STORYAs the UK experiences a phase of heightened Schmallenberg Virus (SBV) risk, a new survey is now open for vet students on lambing placement to identify the prevalence of deformed lambs, which is an indicator of presence of SBV across
READ FULL STORYThe Beltex Sheep Society has appointed Cumbria-based Pedigree Livestock Services which is run by Andy Ryder to take on the complete administrative roles for the breed Society. Society Chairman Kevin Buckle said the current and long serving Society Secretary, Barbara
READ FULL STORYPremier Sale dates after the recent AGM it was decided to run a survey regarding the days for the Premier Sale
Pre-Covid: Arrive Wed and sell Thurs & Fri OR Post-Covid: Arrive Thurs and sell Fri & Sat
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A new Export Health Certificate (EHC) is now available which permits, subject to certain conditions, the return to Northern Ireland (NI) of cattle, sheep and goats which originate in NI and are moved to Great Britain (GB) for an approved
READ FULL STORYBreeding and production sheep and goats Importing any new animals into your herd or flock obviously increases the risk for introducing disease – these include: Maedi Visna Complex which affects Goats and Sheep. The disease is an infectious, incurable, very
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For all Beltex Sheep Society enquiries please contact secretary:
Beltex Sheep Society
Holme House, Dale
Ainstable
Carlisle
Cumbria CA4 9RH
T: 01768 870524
M: 07918 638197
Steph Ryder: 07518 519930
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