News - Bleu Du Maine

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.

October Council Meeting

24/10/2021

The notes of the 2021 October Council meeting are now within the Members Area of the website but Council wish to highlight the following points: We are once again delighted to report an increase in membership numbers and registrations. There have been further updates to the Grassroots system and the accounting with regard to payments by Stripe, for which we thank Jane Smith. The AGM will continue to be held via Zoom. National Sale - we hope yo...

MAXIMUM Flock win the Show Flock Award!

15/10/2021

Congratulations to Sally, Andrew, Fin & Max of the MAXIMUM Flock from Malpas on winning this year's Show Flock Trophy which was awarded to Sally at the October Council Meeting.

Do you farm sheep in England, Wales or Scotland?

11/10/2021

We invite all GB sheep farmers to participate in the SHEEP SCAB SURVEY 2021 whether or not you have experienced sheep scab in your flock before. The survey aims to understand opinions, experiences and decisions made by British farmers when managing sheep scab. Take 15 minutes and share your opinions to be in for a chance to win a fantastic gift! All information you share is confidential, and any information you provide will be used ...