British Berrichon Sheep Society Show & Sale

A good entry of sheep - 116 in total, provided a good selection of animals for the buyers. With a lot of pre-sale interest fingers were crossed for a good sale which was proven to be the case on sale day with a good trade across the board.

In the pre sale show there were some very strong classes put forward for the judge – Mr Cantrill. In the Shearling Ram class Lot 127, Mr B Evans (Janos Flock) took first place with Lot 111, Mr C Curry (Burradon Flock) in Second place and Lot 130, Mr B Evans in third. The Ram lamb class was another strong class with Lot 162, Mr A Bowen (Glyncoch Flock) in first place, Lot 163, Mr E Burgess (Criffel Flock) in second and Lot 166, Mrs J Bett (Yarburgh Flock) in third. Moving onto the Shearling Ewe class a good entry once again with Lot 178, Windrush Farming partners (Windrush Flock) taking first place, Lot 185, Mr B Evans in second and Lot 180, Windrush Farming Partners in third. The last of the classes was the Ewe Lambs with Lot 197, Mrs J Bett in first, Lot 203, Mrs D Whitcher (Galtres Flock) second and Lot 198, Mrs J Bett in third.

In the Championship it was the Shearling Ram from Mr B Evans – Lot 127 who took the Overall Honors with Mr A Bowens Ram Lamb – Lot 162 taking Reserve Overall.

Lot 130, 3rd prize Shearling Ram from Mr B Evans took the top price at 2800gns selling to Mr B Evans and Mr D Jarman. With the next joint highest price in the Shearling Rams at 750gns it was the Newark and Janos Flocks with the rams selling to Mr Harrison, Peebleshire and Mr Ellis, Gwynedd. Many other shearling rams following closely behind at 700gns with a good clearance.

Ram Lambs were in demand with the top spot being found at 3000gns for the Pre Show second place Ram Lamb from Mr Burgess, bidding was brisk but it was Mrs Lewis, Dumfries who finally secured him for her flock. Following on it was the Newark Flock who had the next highest price with 800gns travelling to Wales to Mr Shakespeare, Monmouthshire. Also making his way to Wales was another lamb from Mrs Barbour selling for 680gns to D J Gwynne Partnership.

The only Aged Ewe forward on the day sold for 420gns selling to Mr Oxley, Wigtownshire. Shearling Ewes found a steady trade throughout topping at 500gns for a ewe from the Janos flock selling to Mr Tennant, Yorkshire. Several other lots from the Janos flock also selling at 420gns.

The Pre Show Female Champion from Mrs Bett took the highest price in the Ewe Lamb section selling to Northern Ireland to Mr McLaren for 650gns. Making 450gns a lamb from the Windrush flock selling to Mr T Stayt and again at 450gns from the Criffel flock selling to Mr C Gwynne.

Overall a good trade across the board with a lot of new buyers making their first purchases and existing members getting the chance of good sheep for their flocks.

Averages

1 Aged Ram £336.00
14 Shearling Rams £597.75
25 Ram Lambs £556.50
1 Aged Ewe £441.00
12 Shearling Gimmers £397.2517 Ewe Lambs £396.52