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English Leicester

Aug 9, 2011

The Resurgence of a Traditional Breed


Traditional Breeds now worth a second look. 

'Today’s English Leicester is a robust, vigorous animal with sound constitution on a well shaped meaty frame. Meat yields of up to 60% have been recorded on Lincoln University CT Scan.  Also some breeders have been DNA testing for footrot resistance and cold tolerance resulting in improved production.'

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Traditional does not equate with using 'old fashioned' methods.  Traditional Breeds are embracing the latest technologies combined with a strong history of selection and sheep husbandry  to produce modern animals for the evolving sheep industry.