More to the Almeley Blues herd than their colour

Home to one of the UK’s largest and most established British Blue herds, the Almeley prefix has built a rich legacy since its establishment in 1984

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More to the Almeley Blues herd than their colour

Growth rates, muscling and excellent finishing attracted Graham and Kathryn Morgan to the British Blue breed, leading them to establish the Almeley herd. What started off as simply a hobby after deciding...

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