News - Bleu Du Maine

Year letter for 2022

13/01/2022

If you are naming your lambs the Year Letter for 2022 is W. Lots of choice!!!

Scrapie Monitoring for Export - 31st December Deadline

20/12/2021

Flock masters wishing to export breeding sheep and goats throughout the EU may have their flock or herd monitored under the provisions of the Scrapie Monitoring Scheme administered by SRUC Veterinary Services. Registered flocks and herds undergo an annual flock inspection by the official vet, obey the biosecurity rules and brains from all adult fallen stock should be screened for Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSEs). Flocks gain Con...

Scrapie Monitoring & Export to Northern Ireland Webinar & Live Q&A.

07/12/2021

A webinar and live Q&A covering scrapie requirements for export of sheep and goats to Northern Ireland, including the new temporary Scrapie Qualifying Status, with a panel attended by SRUC, DAERA and Defra. Monday 13th December 2021, 12noon Via a Microsoft Teams meeting: Join on your computer or mobile app Click here to join the meeting Join with a video conferencing device [email protected] Video Conference ID: 122 737 719 3 Alter...

Bleu du Maine cull ewes to £134!

01/12/2021

Congratulations to DF & MG Littlefair selling Bleu du Maine ewes to £134 at Kirkby Stephen!

#profitinbleus #bleudumaine

NSA Next Generation Ambassador Applications Open:

22/11/2021

Applications for the 2022 NSA Next Generation Ambassador programme are open. The initiative is open to anyone aged 18-34 with a passion for the sheep sector, actively farming and/or employed in a hands-on role with sheep. Successful applicants will be invited to partake in delivery sessions spread throughout 2022. With ambassadors selected from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, the initiative provides the opportunity for personal a...

*NEWS* Scrapie Qualifying Status

01/11/2021

Flock masters wishing to export breeding sheep and goats throughout the EU may have their flock or herd monitored under the provisions of the Scrapie Monitoring Scheme administered by SRUC Veterinary Services. Registered flocks and herds undergo an annual flock inspection by the official vet, obey the biosecurity rules and brains from all adult fallen stock should be screened for Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSEs). Flocks gain Con...

DUNELM Flock see cull ewes to £152.50!

01/11/2021

Congratulations to Johnny Stables, selling Bleu du Maine cull ewes from his DUNELM flock to a cracking £152.50 at Kirkby Stephen!

#profitinbleus

Bleus Pay for Jamie Taylor with Cull Ewes to £120, topping Selby!

28/10/2021

Congratulations to Jamie Taylor, topping the cull ewes at Selby with 2 Millennium Bleu ewes at £120, followed up by a pen of 6 at £100's and another 7 at £98!

Online Registration to attend Borderway Expo!

26/10/2021

We very much hope to see as many of you as possible on Stand 27 at Borderway on Friday to celebrate all things Bleu and Millennium Bleu.

Please note that if you wish to attend, you will need to register (free of charge) online:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/borderway-agri-expo-2021-tickets-154706406025

REGISTRATION DEADLINE! 30th October

24/10/2021

Please remember to have your 2021 lambs registered by 30th October.

After that date DOUBLE FEES!!

The easiest option is via Grassroots and you can even pay at the same time.