MerlinVet Sponsoring Southern and Welsh Grading and Show & Sale
On Friday 5th July 2024, we’re sponsoring the Southern and Welsh Grading and Show & Sale at Monmouth Livestock Market in Wales, hosted by the Valais Blacknose Society.
SHOW ENTRIES:
- Spaces for grading are limited to 150 entries. Entries will be managed on a first come, first served basis, and capped at a maximum of 10 entries per exhibitor.
- Entries must not have been graded previously at another grading event in 2024.
- Please enter this event via your Grassroots login.
- Entries open: Monday, 6th May 2024 at 9am.
- Entries close: Monday, 20th May 2024 at 9pm.
- Entries submitted after the closing date will not be accepted.
- Entries for grading must be registered (registration pending / birth notified will be accepted).
- Entry fee for Grading is £20 per sheep.
- Entries can only be graded once a year. Entries must not have been graded. previously in 2024, nor be registered in any upcoming scheduled grading events in 2024.
GRADING:
- Grading will be managed by qualified UK graders who have undergone training with Oberwalliser Schwarznasen Schafzuchtverband (Upper Valais Sheep Breeders Association).
- Appointed Graders are – Raymond Irvine, Chris Slee and Heather Adams.
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About the Valais Blacknose Society:
The Valais Blacknose Society was founded in January 2021 following the merger of Valais Blacknose Sheep Society UK and Valais Blacknose Breed Society, both of which were established in 2015 soon after the first imported sheep arrived in the UK.
The society’s council comprises of elected members from across the UK who work to uphold society values and represent all members.
VBS is committed to promoting and raising awareness of this unique breed and strive to preserve and uphold the Swiss breed standards in conjunction with supporting and educating fellow breeders to continue producing quality stock.
