Why a commercial focus is central to all breeding decisions for Corras Texels

Texels have been part of the Watkins’ family sheep production for more than 50 years and are now at the forefront of the system

Ellie Layton
Livestock Specialist
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Why a commercial focus is central to all breeding decisions for Corras Texels

Straddling the Herefordshire-Monmouth border, Great Corras Farm has been in the Watkins family for 150 years. Today, it is run by husband and wife team, Rob and Nesta Watkins, alongside their daughter...

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