Welcome to the Welsh Halfbred website for information about one of Britain’s most successful crossbred ewes
THE WELSH HALFBRED
The standards the founder members set for their Welsh Halfbred sales were an innovation in the 1950s but they began to be copied and are now taken for granted at all commercial ewe sales.
The Welsh Halfbred is not the biggest ewe, nor does she boast the highest lambing percentages. But she has proved herself over many years to be an economical producer of quality lambs on both upland and lowland farms.
SECONDARY EAR TAG COLOURS FOR BREEDING SHEEP IN WALES -
2021 - GREEN
2022 - BLUE
2023 - ORANGE
2024 - WHITE
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SIXTY SEVENTH ANNUAL SHOW AND SALE
on behalf of
THE WELSH HALF-BRED SHEEP BREEDERS ASSOCIATION
held on
WEDNESDAY 7th SEPTEMBER 2022
at
RUTHIN AUCTION
COMPETITIONS
THE ASSOCIATION IS GRATEFUL TO THE SOCIETY OF BORDER LEICESTER SHEEP BREEDERS FOR THEIR CONTINUED SPONSORSHIP OF THE PRIZE MONEY.
PRIZE MONEY WILL ONLY BE PAID IF THE WINNING SHEEP ARE SOLD AS DETAILED IN YOUR INFORMATION LETTER.
YEARLING COMPETITION
Commemorative rosettes will be presented to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize pen
The best pen of 10 or more Yearling ewes will receive the DOUG BRERERTON PERTUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY and an award
EWE LAMB COMPETITION
Commemorative rosettes will be presented to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize pen
The best pen of 10 or more Ewe Lambs will receive the FRANK GRIFFITHS PEPETUAL SHEILD and an award.
EAR TAGS
Members are also informed that after recent confirmation by Shearwells, they are entitled to a 10% discount on Shearwell Ear Tags
If any member have any concerns regarding any of these matters, then please do not hesitate to contact the Association.
MEMBERS’ UPDATE TO ANNUAL SALE 2022
WEDNESDAY 7th SEPTEMBER 2022 AT 11.00 AM
RUTHIN LIVESTOCK MARKET - Show & sale of ewes & ewe lambs
All warranted, inspected & treated for scab & lice
Commissions executed, transport available
ENTRY FORMS HAVE BEEN SENT OUT TO ALL MEMBERS
BUT IF ANY MEMBERS HAVE NOT RECEIVED THEIRS
SALE ENTRY FORMS ARE AVAILABLE FROM:
Jones Peckover Tel 01248 362524
menaibridge@jonespeckover.com
and Ruthin Farmers’ Auction Tel 01824 705000
CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES – 22nd JULY 2022
Catalogues will be available on the Website
Secretary: David Holmes 01248 362524
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2021 EVENTS
2021 ANNUAL ASSOCIATION SALE
WEDNESDAY 1st SEPTEMBER 2021
at
VALE OF CLWYD AGRICULTURAL CENTRE, PARC GLASTIR, RUTHIN, LL15 1PB
Comprising of 801Yearling Ewes & 860 Ewe Lambs
SALE STARTS AT 11.00 AM PROMPT
Jones Peckover 01248 362524 Ruthin Farmers 01824 700500
Click here for catalogueSECONDARY EAR TAG COLOURS FOR BREEDING SHEEP IN WALES -
2021 - GREEN
2022 - BLUE
2023 - ORANGE
2024 - WHITE
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MEMBERS’ UPDATE TO ANNUAL SALE 2021
WEDNESDAY 1st SEPTEMBER 2021 AT 11.00 AM
RUTHIN LIVESTOCK MARKET - Show & sale of ewes & ewe lambs
All warranted, inspected & treated for scab & lice
Commissions executed, transport available
ENTRY FORMS HAVE BEEN SENT OUT TO ALL MEMBERS
BUT IF ANY MEMBERS HAVE NOT RECEIVED THEIRS
SALE ENTRY FORMS ARE AVAILABLE FROM:
Jones Peckover Tel 01248 362524
menaibridge@jonespeckover.com
and Ruthin Farmers’ Auction Tel 01824 705000
CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES - 23RD JULY 2021
Catalogues will be available on the Website
Secretary: David Holmes 01248 362524
COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS IF APPLICABLE
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MEMBERS’ UP-DATE DUE TO
COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS
AS AT 3RD JUNE 2021
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
As you will be aware, due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, the date for the Annual General Meeting (AGM) has not been finalised to date this year. This Site will be updated again as soon as possible to keep members informed of a possible future date for the Annual General Meeting to take place.
THE WELSH HALFBRED SHEEP BREEDERS ANNUAL SALE
The Annual Sale at Ruthin has been arranged for the 1st September 2021. Due to some restrictions still applying with Covid, notification of the requirements for those attending the sale will be on our website closer to the date. Entry Forms for the Sale will be sent out as usual at the beginning of July.
ALL MEMBERS ARE WISHED THE BEST OF HEALTH; STAY SAFE
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