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Quality MVA & Scrapie genotyped stock for sale |
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![]() Russell and Andrea recently went on a trip to France to purchase new blood lines to increase the genetic pool in the UK. During the trip they visited Foire de Brix, this is one of the premier shows in France. Where they successfully brought various Rams and Ewes which now reside in Hatherleigh, Devon. Photos to be online soon. R.C. Show Champion |
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The Roussin sheep originated from France, by crossing local breeds with British breeds. Including Dishley Leicester, Southdown and Suffolk. The French breed society was founded in 1978. Great Care was taken in the selection of stock. Strict criteria had to be met, conformation, number of lambs in the litter, the milking ability of the dam and Daily Live- Weight Gain of the lambs. Any lambs not meeting the exacting standards could not be registered for pedigree breeding. The Roussin were first imported to Britain in 1989. The rams are used for the production of crossbred females from the major hill breeds, transmitting prolificacy and conformation to the crossbred ewe. This enables her to produce quality prime lambs. The Roussin are now recognised as an excellent sire for ewe lambs, because of the ease of lambing. |
![]() Mules with their Roussin Cross lambs on the hills of Cumbria |
Roussin cross Blackface lambs in Scotland |
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Russell & Andrea Molyneux Moorland Roussins Telephone: 01837 810006 or e-mail roussinsheep@tiscali.co.uk |
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