Hampshire Down - Sheep Breeders' Association UK

Double success for Devon Hampshire Down flock

Geoff and Jean Boyles of West Worlington, Crediton have achieved double success with their Millfields flock of Hampshire Downs. A homebred ram lamb within the breed’s top 5% of EBVs for growth and 1% for muscle depth led the trade at £1,200 at the breed society’s official sale at Stratford at the weekend, while their 40 ewe flock has claimed the Hampshire Down Sheep Breeders’ Association’s supreme flock championship after being judged on breed type and overall conformation. In addition, the couple headed sections for medium flocks, best breeding ewes and best shearling ewes.