The Texel Sheep Society was on winning form at the NSA Sheep Event at Malvern in July.
After a four year break the Kimbolton Flock was one of four flocks that provided sheep for the Texel Society tradestand.
Four gimmer ewes by 7,000gn Hilltop Cobra were provided and were much admired with some very pleasing comments received.
The trade stand was judged best trade stand and the sheep also triumphed being awarded the first prize for best pen of sheep at the event.
Speaking at the event Paul said “after such a long break from the last show, there was an excellent atmosphere and much positivity from everyone that I spoke to about what the breed and also the Kimbolton flock is trying to achieve”
Kimbolton Gimmer Ewes on the stand
The winning ticket for best pen of sheep at the event.
One of the benefits of having a Texel flock is that you get to meet and interact with other Texel breeders not only in the UK but from all over the world. This provides an opportunity to learn and share experiences. A great example of this was that we were thrilled to welcome visitors from Argentina recently.
In 1977 José Plumet established the Cabaña EPU CLA Texel flock near Buenos Aires, this was the first Texel flock in Argentina and since its inception he has enjoyed great success, now being joined by his son Javier who is continuing to ensure the flock is at the forefront of the Argentinian sheep industry.
The superior carcass attributes of the British Texel have improved the quality of prime lambs produced in Argentina and the Plumet’s have a large number of loyal repeat customers to sell their breeding stock too who are also benefitting from their vision and hard work.
In the last two years they have spent time setting up a pioneering import of embryos and semen from some well known flocks in the UK. The first embryos are due to be born in 2023.
Contained in the genetics they selected was some Kimbolton breeding so we were honored that they chose to spend some time during their UK trip visiting us to find out more about what we do.
If you are interested to know too, feel free to get in touch.
Update – A recent YouTube video for Modo Ovis by José Plumet shows some of the video taken during the visit.
The flock is pleased to announce that the list of animals for sale is now available on the For Sale page of this site.
Stock will be available from home or selected sales (unless sold in advance) on a first come first served basis. We will endeavor to keep everyone happy and provide the best choice and value possible.
