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Best of Welsh breeds on display at Merioneth Show

Native Welsh breeds took the inter-breed championships in both the sheep at cattle sections at Merioneth show. The show was hosted in Tywyn as part of its five-year site rotation.

Ellie Layton
Livestock Specialist
clock • 4 min read
Best of Welsh breeds on display at Merioneth Show

After fighting off the competition in a strong Welsh Black section, the breed champion, Brysgaga Brenin 67 exhibited by Ken Ellis and family, Llanegryn, Tywyn, went on to take the inter-breed title. The...

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