IN BRIEF

24 August 2001

IN BRIEF

&#8226 THE National Sheep Assoc-iations Wales and border region ram sale committees ram register has amassed 12,000 sheep from regular vendors of 31 different breeds. Jane Smith, secretary of the border ram sale, says inquiries are forthcoming, with hill farmers looking for tups much earlier than usual. (01291- 673939 or www.nsaramsale.co.uk).

&#8226 BILL Quick & Sons, breeders of pedigree Limousin and Blonde dAquitaine cattle and Rouge de LOuest and Texel sheep, will hold the first livestock sale in Devon for some time on its North Tawton farm on Sept 6. About 75 shearling Texel tups and 20 females will be on offer, along with 15 Rouge rams.

&#8226 ONE of the largest herd dispersal sales this year is taking place in Wilts following a farm sale. Up to 700 British Friesian cows, consisting of three herds of 150 cows, 100 in-calf heifers and 120 (10-12 month) heifers and calves, are on offer. Contact Trevor Rowland of Dreweatt Neate (01249-445599). &#42