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Sheep special: Charollais rams integral to economic efficiency in Scottish system

Ease of lambing coupled with the ability to finish off milk and grass alone make Charollais a prime choice of terminal sire for Stephen Patterson, from Duns, Berwickshire

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Sheep special: Charollais rams integral to economic efficiency in Scottish system

Stephen Patterson farms in partnership with his father, Andrew running a mixed flock, which starts with about 500 hill ewes, traditionally have been Blackfaces, but which are being phased out in favour...

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