Smearsett flock tops Diamond Delight sale at J36

Bluefaced Leicesters led the trade at the Diamond Delights sale at J36, peaking at 8,000gns.

Angela Calvert
Head of Livestock, Shows and Sales
clock • 2 min read
Smearsett flock tops Diamond Delight sale at J36

Bluefaced Leicesters led the trade at the Diamond Delights sale at J36, peaking at 8,000gns. The sale leader was the champion, Smearsett P24, a gimmer hogg by Smearsett G11 Ted out of a Blarnavaid J14...

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