Texel takes top honours at Bath and West Show

A variety of breeds were seen in the sunshine at this year’s Bath and West Show, with the Texel topping the sheep lines

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Texel takes top honours at Bath and West Show

In the sheep rings, it was the Texel that took the inter-breed and continental champion spots. The Clanfield bred yearling ewe was exhibited by Anthony Carter, Devon. Part of his 15-head Texel flock, which...

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