71 - History of Native Breeds - Blue Faced Leicester sheep

Toplines and Tales - A podcast by Andy Frazier - Fridays

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Evolving from Robert Bakewell's early efforts, The Blue Faced Leicester sheep is quite unique in that it stamps hybrid vigour on all its progeny. My guests this week are top breeders James Herdman and Derek Hall when we discuss the breed and the marvel of the Mule, possibly the backbone of the sheep business in UK.