eventguide2015

sheep breeds
LLeyn Sheep Society
Stand 80
The modern maternal breeding ewe that works efficiently with
the terminal sires to produce consistent commercial lambs.
T: 01758 730366 E: office@lleynsheep.com
www.lleynsheep.com
Lonk Sheep
Stand 65
A native hill sheep producing excellent lamb carcases, powerful
breeding replacements and top quality wool. But Lonk, Buy
Power.
T: 07753 794311 E: beckerton@aol.com
www.lonk-sheep.org.uk
Meatlinc Sheep
Stand 71
Commercially bred rams bred for fast growth, good muscle and
easy lambing. Rams available nationwide.
T: 01904 448675 E: georgefell@meatlinc.co.uk
www.meatlinc.co.uk
North of England Mule Sheep Association
Stand 8
A renowned cross bred sheep with superb mothering ability
capable of being bred from in her first year of life. The NEMSA
Mule ensures an ease of shepherding and is renowned for her
production of quality prime lambs.
T: 07387 371777 E: nemsa@btinternet.com
www.nemsa.co.uk
North Country Cheviot Sheep
Stand 62
The quality hill breed. Versatile, hardy and profitable. Ensuring
quality and value without compromise.
T: 01750 82338 E: alison.brodie@nc-cheviot.co.uk
www.nc-cheviot.co.uk
Oxford Down SBA
Stand 35
More weight, more quickly, more profitability. The Oxford Down
produces large lean lambs that are vigorous, hardy and fast
growing.
T: 07527 991776
E: secretary@oxforddownsheep.org.uk
www.oxforddownsheep.org.uk
Rough Fell SBA
Stand 47
One of the largest mountain breeds. Good conformation and
maternal instinct. Ideal for pure breeding or crossing. The
profitable option.
T: 015396 23256 E: rfsbasecretary@gmail.com
www.roughfellsheep.com
Scotch Mule Association
Stand 64
Scotch Mule sheep area a hardy milky and maternal sheep easily
maintained in all seasons. Bred on the hills of Scotland to survive
in any conditions all over the UK.
T: 07840 537811
E: scotchmule.association@yahoo.co.uk
www.scotchmule.co.uk
Southdown Sheep Society
Stand 32
The Southdown is the ideal ram, particularly for use on ewe lambs
to produce a low input, early finishing lamb.
T: 07885 777921
E: secretary@southdownsheepsociety.co.uk
www.southdownsheepsociety.co.uk
Suffolk Sheep Society
Stand 13
Suffolk is the fastest growing terminal sire breed which reduces
production costs and increases profitability. Suffolk cross females
are highly sought after by commercial farmers and cross well with
any ram breed.
T: 028 25632 342 E: enquiries@suffolksheep.org
www.suffolksheep.org
Swaledale SBA
Stand 1
England’s premier hill sheep breed. Mother of the celebrated
North of England Mule.
T: 01833 650516 E: jstephenson@swaledale-sheep.com
www.swaledale-sheep.com
Teeswater Sheep Breeders Association
Stand 50
Teeswater Sheep, the sire of the Masham. Lean meat,
well developed carcase. High value fleece. Very prolific, hardy
sheep.
T: 01969 623524 E: teeswatersheep@yahoo.co.uk
www.teeswater-sheep.co.uk
Texel Sheep Society
Stand 38 and 46
National sponsors of NSA North Sheep 2015
Most popular terminal sire chosen by producers, excellent
converter of forage, vigorous lambs improving health,
development and growth rate. Robust and versatile, sought by
producers farming in diverse climates.
T: 02476 696 629 E: office@texel.co.uk
www.texel.co.uk
Valais Blacknose Sheep
Stand 44
Valais Blacknose sheep from the Swiss Alps. The rarest breed of
sheep in Britain.
T: 07832 146773 E: jamiewood66@hotmail.co.uk
www.prendwickfarm.com
Whitefaced Woodland Sheep Society
Stand 36
Large, hardy, thrifty sheep from the South Pennines. Maternal,
milky ewes put to a terminal sire produce excellent butchers’
lambs.
T: 07962 152242
E: rachelgodschalk@whitefacedwoodland.co.uk
www.whitefacedwoodland.co.uk
Zwartbles Sheep Association
Stand 78
Large framed, prolific, milky, maternal sheep with fast growth
rates and low fat carcases. Characteristics also desirable for cross
breeding.
T: 05603 466931 E: secretary@zwartbles.org
www.zwartbles.org
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inddoor trade stands
2 Sisters Red Meat
Stand 57
St Merryn Foods is a major processor of beef and lamb in the
UK serving retailers, export markets and the food service sector.
T: 07855 317510
E: peter.morris@2sfg.com
Advanced Training Partnership, IBERS
Stand 25
Advanced Training Partnership in collaboration with Bangor
University. Distance learning in agricultural subjects.
T: 01970 622949 E: nnm08@aber.ac.uk
www.atp-pasture.org.uk
Agrihealth
Stand 137
Agrihealth are leading providers of animal health
and equipment products.
T: 028 38314570 E: info@agrihealth.ie
www.agrihealth.co.uk
Agrimin Ltd
Stand 136
Agrimin 24.7 Smartrace sustained release bolus range
providing technical benefits to sheep farmers everywhere.
T: 01652 688046 E: info@agrimin.co.uk
www.agrimin.co.uk
Allflex (Europe) UK Ltd
Stand 87
Allflex is a major supplier of livestock identification products
across all species – products supplied direct from our website
www.allflex.co.uk or by calling 01450 364120
T: 01450 364120
E: h.sheppard@allflex.co.uk
www.allflex.co.uk
Animal and Plant Health Agency
Stand 138
Speak to APHA vets to discuss disease risks that threaten
the health of your livestock and for advice on protecting your
animals and business.
T: 01932 341111.
E: apha.corporatecommunications@apha.gsi.gov.uk
www.gov.uk/apha
Animal Breeding Europe
Stand 121
Embryo Transfer, AI, Semen freezing, Import and
Export of Semen and Embryo’s in sheep
T: 01875 614500 E: geraint@abreeds.co.uk
www.abreeds.co.uk
Aspatria Farmers Ltd
Stand 89
Farm inputs
T: 016973 20207
E: tim@aspatriafarmers.co.uk
www.aspatriafarmers.co.uk
Ball of Madley
Stand 27
Importers and distributers of red Himalayan lump rock salt.
T: 01981 250301
E: enquiries@ballofmadley-hereford.co.uk
www.ballofmadley-hereford.co.uk
Barnard Castle & St Johns Chapel Auction Marts
Stand 112
Auctioneers of Livestock at Barnard Castle Auction
Mart in Teesdale, Co Durham and St Johns Chapel Auction
Mart in Weardale, Co Durham
T: 01833 638152
E: barnardcastle@auctionmarts.com
www.barnardcastleauctionmart.co.uk
Bayer Animal Health
Stand 117
Veterinary medicinal products for use in livestock, horses
and household pets. Science for a better life.
T: 01635 563000
E: david.rowlay@bayer.com
www.bayer.com
Bedmax Shavings: Stockmax
Stand 105
Stockmax pine shavings – the ideal, dust free, naturally hygienic,
warm, comfortable bedding ideal for lambing and prevents E.Coli
T: 01668 213467
E: info@bedmax.co.uk
www.bedmaxshavings.com
Bentham & District Farmer’s Auction Mart Co Ltd
Stand 9
Livestock Auctioneers & Valuers. Special sales of North of
England Gimmer Lambs, Gimmer Shearlings and breeding ewes.
Sales of horned hill ewes and all classes of lowland sheep.
T: 015242 61444/61246
E: bentham@rturner.co.uk
www.benthamauction.co.uk
Bimeda
Stand 131
Bimeda manufacturers and markets high quality animal
health products including Ectofly, Gold Fleece, Endospec,
Endofluke, Cosecure Boluses, Zincosel Boluses and more.
T: 01248 725400
E: uksales@bimeda.com
www.bimeda.com
Bonnysheep.com
Stand 21
Photographer and Videographer producing farming
related DVD’s and other agricultural related gifts.
T: 015242 76000
E: info@bonnysheep.com
www.bonnysheep.com
Bridgedales Nutrition Ltd
Stand 11
Livestock nutrition – suppliers of mineral tubs, mineral
supplements, protein concentrates, vitamin drenches,
liquid feeds and feed blocks.
T: 07732 775237
E: tim@bridgedalesnutrition.co.uk
Brinicombe Agri
Stand 129
A family owned manufacturing business producing
specialist agricultural and equine nutritional products selling
throughout the UK and Overseas.
T: 01363 778792 E: enquiries@brinicombe.co.uk
www.brinicombe.co.uk
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