Lambing out of season is a bonus for Dorset flock

Management is key to maximising output from the Carson family’s Downkillybegs pedigree Dorset flock. Richard Halloran reports.

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Lambing out of season is a bonus for Dorset flock

Management is key to maximising output from the Carson familys Downkillybegs pedigree Dorset flock. Richard Halloran reports. William Carson has achieved both the highest and second highest eye muscle...

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