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Sheep
How breeding quality prime lambs led to formation of renowned flock
Rachel Gallagher
Rachel Gallagher reports from her visit to the farm of pedigree sheep breeder and suckler farmer Matthew Burleigh.
20 November 2024 Markets
Camera at the Mart: butchers out in force at Swatragh fatstock sale
Shaun Diver reports from Swatragh Mart's annual Christmas fatstock show and sale of cattle and sheep which took place last weekend.
15 November 2024 Breeding & health
How breeding quality primelambs led to the formation of the renowned Matt’sFlock
Rachel Gallagher reports from her visit to the farm of pedigree sheep breeder and suckler farmer Matthew Burleigh.
Texel ram tops Kelso ram sales at 35,000gns.
Rachel Gallagher reports from the 2024 Kelso ram sales.
18 September 2024 Pedigree
Beltex trade tops out at 3,500gns in Dungannon
Rachel Gallagher reports from the NI Beltex Breeders Club, annual show and sale in Dungannon Farmers Mart.
30 August 2024 Pedigree
Big weekend for pedigree and commercial sheep producers
Two of the biggest names in their respective sheep circles are set to host their own on-farm sales on the first weekend in August.
24 July 2024 Pedigree
Aileach View Kala taps out at €2,800
Donegal breeders Jack and Sean O’Brien saw the hammer fall at €2,800 for their champion ram lamb Aileach View Kala, at the Beltex premier sale in Tullamore last Friday.
24 July 2024 Pedigree
Breeders Choice sees Chanel check out at €4,200
The 42 lots on offer across the four breeds and crossbred gimmers saw the Suffolk ewe lamb Kilduff Chanel top the trade at €4,200.
10 July 2024 Markets
Breeders spoilt for choice at Summer Selection
Martin Merrick previews the Breeders Choice Summer Selection sale, where top end pedigree and commercial gimmers and lambs will be on.
3 July 2024 Pedigree
Hobnob takes the biscuit in Athlone
Martin Merrick reports from the Beltex All-Ireland finals, where success was seen for both Ernevalley Hobnob and his progeny.
26 June 2024 Pedigree