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We had started our current sheep operation to include the following breeds: Scottish Blackface, North Country Cheviots, Dorsets, and Bluefaced Leicester. My original intent was to try the

MAYO BLACKFACE MOUNTAIN EWES

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Tw- Day Sale of Blackface Rams & Ram Lambs (Under the auspices of the Blackface Sheep Breeders Association) 20 Oct 2025. Weekly Sale of Prime Sheep, Cast Ewes, Prime Cattle,

Scott HM, Ferguson JA, Pastrana R, Madani MOK, Williams HLl, 1983. A study of infertility in Scottish Blackface sheep in Colombia, South America. British Veterinary Journal,

Scottish Blackface. Written By: Ian @ World Deer The Scottish Black Face sheep is one of the most recognized sheep breeds in the world. With its distinct black face, impressive horns, and

The Scottish Blackface is an attractive, hardy, old breed whose origins are lost to us. It is likely that the breed developed in the border area of Scotland and England. Monastery records show

Teagasc, Sheep Ireland and Aurivo, and the Mayo Connemara blackface society, to help develop and improve stock locally that will have long-term benefits for farmers and rural communities.

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The breed is characterized by being white-bodied and black-headed. These sheep sometimes have black necks or white speckles on their heads.Mature ewes weigh

Being the ‚black sheep‘ isn’t always a bad thing—just ask the Scottish Blackface, seen here in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. With its striking dark features and a knack for thriving in

The Black-faced Sheep is the type of sheep which lives and breeds in County Mayo. They are smaller and hardier than other sheep and are horned in both sexes. As their name suggested, they have black or black-and-white faces and

farmers who breed Connemara/Mayo Blackface sheep. At the forefront of this initiative are young, driven farmers in the area, who respect and see a bright future for the Connemara/Mayo

Mayo Blackface Sheep Breeders will be holding its 19th annual breeding sale at Ballinrobe Livestock Mart, Co. Mayo on Saturday (September 30). With 850 hoggets, 1,000 lambs, and 400 aged ewes on offer on the day,

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Blackface Sheep Breeders ‚ Association. 01738 634018 | 07768 820405. Membership Become a member About the association Members login. Useful links. Artic les. Sales re ports. Sales and

Discover All blackface Ads in Sheep For Sale in Ireland on DoneDeal. Buy & Sell on Ireland’s Largest Sheep Marketplace. Buy. Sell. Research. Find a dealership. Place Ad. Sign up or

The Blackface Mountain sheep are believed to have descended from the wild horned Argali sheep that inhabited central Asia in ancient times. Gradually they spread west through Europe and

The Connemara Mayo Blackface Breeders Group (CMBBG) will hold the largest-ever two-day sheep sale for a single breed of sheep at Maam Cross Mart, Connemara this

Scottish Blackface Sheep Information s ource: Blackface Sheep Breeders Association – Perth shire, Scotland. All Scotties are horned with black or black and white face and legs. The fleece

Mayo Blackface Sheep Breeders, Ballinrobe. 3,154 likes · 11 were here. The group was established in 2004 by a group of enthusiastic hill sheep farmers.

MAYO BLACKFACE MOUNTAIN EWES. The Blackface Mountain sheep are believed to have descended from the wild horned Argali sheep that inhabited central Asia in ancient times.

When 40 sheep farmers from the Mayo areas of Tourmakeady, Louisburg, Ballycroy, Newport, and Achill came together in 2004, their aim was to improve the quality and marketing of their iconic Mayo Blackface breeding stock.

Scottish Blackface sheep, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Being the ‚black sheep‘ isn’t always a bad thing—just ask the Scottish Blackface, seen here in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

The Valais Blacknose (German: Walliser Schwarznasenschaf) is a breed of domestic sheep originating in the Valais region of Switzerland. [2] It is a dual-purpose breed, raised both for

Scottish Blackface Sheep. Scientific Name: Ovis aries: Type of Animal: Mammal: Range: Scotland: These sheep are found in the highlands of Scotland. They are prized for their black

The uplift in demand for Scottish Blackface ewes and rams was clearly evident at the recent Mayo Mountain Blackface and Mayo Connemara Sheep Society sales, with a

The group is working closely with agencies including Teagasc, Sheep Ireland and Aurivo, and the Mayo Connemara blackface society, to help develop and improve stock locally that will have

However, the appearance of Valais Blacknose, which once looked like the Scottish blackface, has changed significantly over the years. Although the Valais Blacknose has been roaming the

Blackface sheep are maintained on hills or marginal land that is not suited to other sheep breeds or farm enterprises. The majority of the hill breeds are bred pure with an emphasis on

In addition, ewe lambs are sold at the Mayo Mountain Blackface sheep breeder’s sale in Ballinrobe and in Maam Cross mart at the special Blackface sale. The focus is to have