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Firefly sets new Dutch Spotted female record

A new breed record of 25,000gns was set for a Dutch Spotted female at the dispersal of Allen Shortt and Samantha Allen's Derg flock held at Ballymena

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Craigdoo Firefly, 25,000gns
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Craigdoo Firefly, 25,000gns

Leading the way was the 2022-born Craigdoo Firefly that stood breed and reserve inter-breed champion at Balmoral Show last year. Bred by P. and O. Grant, this Carlaustan Extrovert daughter is out of the...

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