Valais Blacknose record smashed

A Scottish record price of 11,000gns was achieved at the inaugural show and sale of Valais Blacknose sheep held at Lanark on behalf of the Scottish Valais Blacknose Club

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Highland Jazzy

The sale topper was the overall male champion, Highland Jazzy from Raymond Irvine and Jenni McAllister, Inverlochy, Glenlivet. One point off maximum points, this two-shear ram is by Highland Furryboots...

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