Highest Priced Texel
The AMC sponsored Scottish National Sale saw solid trade with
an abundance of commercial interest in the breed, with many new
breeders buying quality sheep with confidence attending the Sale
from across the British Isles.
Deveronvale Perfection MGV09436
sold for
£231,000
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To top the impressive day Deveronvale Perfection MGV09436 smashed
the breed record at 220,000gns (£231,000).
Graham Morrison, Deveronvale
Flock owner stated that “Perfection” is the best lamb he has ever
bred, with the price surpassing his wildest dreams”.
The proud purchaser,
Jimmy Douglas, Cairness, described his purchase as the best lamb
he had ever seen, with “a great body and strong loin”, Jimmy saw
“Perfection” and was impressed by his incredibly chunky stature,
great strength and tremendous gigot”.
British Texel Sheep Society
Chief Executive, John Yates, commented that “Perfection” will be
a long term investment, “It comes down to genetics,” he said, “Breeders
are looking at the decades of sheep that this blood line can produce.
“Perfection” went to a phenomenal price today, it surprised even
us, but when breeders show the enthusiasm that they have for our
breed, when they see the “Perfect” Ram, they will stop at nothing,
confidence is extremely strong in our breed and the value it is
adding to the entire Sheep Industry is extremely evident”
Breed
Society Chairman, Tim Healy, commented that “Perfection” stood
out in his class, and was a worthy Champion at the Show preceding
the Sale, judged by Mr David Chave of the Peacehay flock, it was
no surprise that he could top the sale, the Texel breed continues
to add value to commercial producers, the breed really hits the
target, “Perfection” is a great investment which given time should
offer a good return for Mr Douglas”.
Graham Morrison with his ram and helper Scott Michie
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