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Members in England, Wales and Scotland are being urged to act on Bluetongue (BTV3) vaccination to protect their flocks this summer.
Read more - texel.uk/act-now-on-bluetong…
The Society was saddened to learn of the passing, earlier this month, of Alan Draper of the Hollyford flock and formerly the Highfields flock.
A dedicated Texel breeder and enthusiast, Alan spent more than 40 years associated with the breed.
texel.uk/alan-draper-hollyfo…
Texels are the heroes of the sheep sector, adding £23.5m/year to the UK industry and now thanks to the wonders of AI (that's artificial intelligence, not artificial insemination) the breed has its very own action hero too!
#addtexeladdvalue
This International Women’s Day the Society is paying tribute to the legions of women who have contributed to the success of British Texels.
Whether as Society members, supporters, staff or in a role working with one of the many organisations the Society interacts with every year.
The start of the Islamic fasting period of Ramadan has seen another lift in what was already a strong prime sheep trade, with Texel genetics once again the dominant force in both the prime hogget and cull ewe prices.
Read more - texel.uk/texels-topping-a-ri…
The Society was saddened to learn of the passing of former Society chairman Peter Dixon-Smith, Lyons.
A renowned breeder, particularly of the Dutch-type of Texel, Peter was chairman from 1989 to 1991 and was also an accomplished dairy farmer, breeding pedigree Holsteins.
🎉🍾 Congratulations to Mark Ireland and family of the Heys flock who last night were named Sheep Farmer of the Year at The Northern Farmer Awards 2025.
Society members are encouraged to sign up to be part of a research project looking at livestock breeding strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Read more here - texel.uk/developing-future-b…
Lower temperatures and resulting reduced midge activity have resulted in some changes to Bluetongue Virus restrictions in the Restricted Zone.
In the meantime, APHA is once again offering free Schmallenberg Virus testing.
For more details click here - texel.uk/bluetongue-restrict…
The Society's 50th Anniversary Social Weekend and AGM was a huge success, bringing together more than 200 Society members and friends for three days of celebration.
Read more and see the full photo gallery here - texel.uk/texel-sheep-society…
The fourth and final episode of this year's 50th Anniversary podcast is now available.
This episode 'Rising to the top' takes a look at the modern Texel here in the UK and how the breed continues to evolve and adapt.
Listen here - texel.uk/podcast/
⏰ Time's ticking....There are just a couple of weeks left to enter this year's Society competition to win a weigh crate ⏰
Entries for this year's competition close on 31st October. Visit the Society website to enter.
texel.uk/competition
Llyfni Gower (2965) makes 2000gns, followed by Llyfni Gringo at 1500gns.
Barberton Gladiator (2967) goes at 1800gns, with Caebetran Griffin at 1600gns.
Cefin Pryce sells Caereinion Goliath (2652) at 24,000gns.
Caereinion Granite then makes 4500gns (2653).
He’s followed by Caereinion Gold Star at 2900gns and Caereinion Gold Getter at 1600gns.
Caereinion Gaffer makes 2100gns to wrap up the run.
Clun Guardian (2578) sells at 3000gns for the Williams family, followed by Clun Goliath at 3000gns (2580).
Canllefaes Gold Dust (2561) makes 4000gns, with Loosebeare Gladiator (2832) at 2100gns.
Meanwhile, Michael James sells one from Duhonw at 4600gns.