Bluefaced Leicester claims Great Yorkshire Show inter-breed title

Non-MV accredited sheep took to the rings for the second two days of the Great Yorkshire Show and there was a line up of 25 breeds in front of judge, Dan Bull, Annan, for the inter-breed title.

Angela Calvert
Head of Livestock, Shows and Sales
clock • 5 min read
Bluefaced Leicester claims Great Yorkshire Show inter-breed title

Non-MV accredited sheep took to the rings for the second two days of the Great Yorkshire Show and there was a line up of 25 breeds in front of judge, Dan Bull, Annan, for the inter-breed title. The...

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