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

Angela Calvert
Head of Livestock, Shows and Sales
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Highland Jazzy
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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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