Rathfriland, Plumbridge and Ballymena Suffolk ram sales
Over the next two weeks will see an array of Suffolk ram sales organised by the Suffolk Sheep Society Northern Ireland Branch.
First up on Wednesday 2nd September is a sale of both shearling rams & ram lambs at Rathfriland Farmers Co-Operative.
Judge on the evening is Stephen Toye of the Boveedy flock.
The show begins at 6pm and sale at 7pm.
On Thursday 3rd September Plumbridge Mart has a sale of both shearling rams and ram lambs.
The sale commences at 7pm.
Following on from these sales on Monday 7th September sees Ballymena Livestock Mart host local Suffolk breeders offering 180 lambs for sale all of which are inspected to stringent Society standard enabling purchasers to buy with confidence.
Northern Irelands top Suffolk breeders are represented at the sale and will be exhibiting the very best of stock in the pre sale Show which begins at 5pm to be judged by Andrew Wilson of the Castleisle flock, Co. Donegal with the Sale itself commencing at 6pm.
The sale is kindly sponsored by SH Coleman – Glarryford
It is recognised throughout the country and beyond that as a crossing sire the Suffolk simply cannot be bettered in terms of producing cross bred lambs that benefit from rapid weight gain and early finishing.
If you have any queries on any of the sales contact Branch Secretary, Orla Butler, on 07841117252.