The competition was judged by David Coulter on behalf of Jackson’s Butchers, Ballynure.
Prizes were in the form of vouchers to be used against the purchase of a Texel ram at any of the forthcoming club sales in Ballymena Livestock Market during this year’s sales season.
First prize was a voucher for £250, which was claimed by the top pen on the day by farm manager Bryan McCroary and assistant farm manager David Saunderson on behalf of owner Trevor Davidson, Glenwherry, Ballymena.
These lambs weighted in at 21.5kgs and later sold for £200.
Judge David Coulter awarded second prize, a voucher for £150 to A&D McAfee, Bushmills. These sold at £188 for 22.5kg weight.
The £100 voucher went to the third placed pen from Joe Adams, Glarryford, Ballymena. This pen weighed 23.5kgs and sold for £195.
The club thanks Jacksons Butchers, judge David Coulter and Ballymena Livestock Market for supporting the event.
Thanks also to all the exhibitors and prize winners.
1. The second prize exhibit from A&D McAfee, Bushmills at the NI Texel Fat Lamb Competition in Ballymena Livestock Market
The second prize exhibit from A&D McAfee, Bushmills at the NI Texel Fat Lamb Competition in Ballymena Livestock Market Photo: Freelance
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The winning exhibit at the NI Texel Sheep Breeders Fat Lamb Competition from Trevor Davidson, Glenwherry, Ballymena. Photo: Freelance
3. The second prize exhibit from A&D McAfee, Bushmills at the NI Texel Fat Lamb Competition in Ballymena Livestock Market
The second prize exhibit from A&D McAfee, Bushmills at the NI Texel Fat Lamb Competition in Ballymena Livestock Market Photo: Freelance
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The third prize Texel Fat lamb exhibit from Joe Adams, Glarryford at the NI Texel Sheep Breeders Club competition in Ballymena Livestock Market Photo: Freelance