Romney Sheep Sale

ON-LINE TIMED AUCTION

ROMNEY SHEEP BREEDERS ASSOCIATION SALE Viewing of Sale Catalogue and Entries available from Wednesday 25th August

On-Line Bidding will commence on Wednesday 1st September from 12noon On-Line Bidding will finish on Thursday 2nd September at 12noon ALL PURCHASERS MUST BE REGISTERED WITH H&H LTD PRIOR TO BIDDING To register click on the link – www.harrisonandhetherington.co.uk

General Information CONDITIONS OF SALE: Sold under the Livestock Auctioneers Terms & Conditions of Sale.

METHOD OF SALE: Each Lot will be sold in pounds sterling (£) and a buyers premium of 5% (inc VAT) will be added to the Bid Price.

The following methods of payment are accepted • Debit card • Business Credit card only, but will incur ad surcharge of 2% • Direst Bank Transfer • No Cash or Cheque REGISTRATIONS: all stock in the sale are registered/birth notified with the relevant Breed Society.

SETTLEMENT OF STOCK: The purchaser must be registered with Harrison & Hetherington prior to bidding and must settle their accounts immediately as the close of the sale. No Lots or Lots shall be moved from the Vendor’s holding until payment has been received.

The liability will remain with the Vendor until the purchaser receives the Lot(s), at this point, the title of the goods will be transferred to them.

The movement/haulage of purchased animal(s) will be agreed between Vendor and Purchaser. The purchaser will have 24 hours following delivery to satisfy the soundness of the animal(s).

Any disputes from the sale of animals to be notified to the Auctioneers within 24 hours of arrival along with a Veterinary certificate to justify any faults.

HOW THE SALE WORKS ALL PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS MUST REGISTER AT www.harrisonandhetherington.co.uk Click on Online Sales

Viewing of Sale Catalogue and Entries Available from Wednesday 25th August

Bidding Opens Wednesday 1st September from 12noon

Bidding Closes Thursday 2nd September at 12noon (in one minute intervals)

FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THE SALE PLEASE CONTACT THE SALES TEAM Grant Anderson: 07872 129274 Sales Office: 01228 406230 Payment Office: 01228 406200

Head Office: Borderway Mart, Rosehill, Carlisle, CA1 2RS T: 01228 406230 or 01228 406200 E: info@borderway.com W: www.harrisonandhetherington.co.uk

CONSIGNORS INDEX

Allen, A Broadland Lots 21 - 22 Marsh Farm, Thorpe-Next-Haddiscoe, Norwich NR14 6PY Balcomb & Son, N Horses Bones Horses Bones Farm, Lydd, Kent TN29 9PZ

Lots 17 - 20

Ginger, BC Sutton Gate Lots 14 - 16 Sutton Gate Farm, Sutton Valence, Maidstone, Kent ME17 3EN Langrish, C Pickney Bush Lots 23 - 30 Pickney Bush Farm, Newchurch, Romney Marsh, Kent TN29 0BZ Skinner, PH & PE Aragon Aragon Farm, Sissinghurst, Kent TN17 2AB

Lots 1 - 13

-----------------------ROMNEY SHEEP Originating from Romney Marsh in Kent, the Romney is frequently referred to as “The best known sheep in the World” because it is hardy and adaptable and is present in over 70 countries from Malaysia to Russia.

Romneys went to New Zealand in 1846 and now make up half the NZ flock, either pure or as derivatives like the Coopworth.

In the South-East we have made good progress with fecundity via the Wye Improvement Scheme, also in growth and muscling via the Romney 2000 and Ram Lamb Performance schemes but the main driver for the Romney has always been Natural Selection; being born on Romney Marsh in a bitter easterly wind is the first selection process.

Wool has always been a feature: the wool is demi-lustre of excellent quality, whiteness and staple, second to Merino only in the prices.

The rams make excellent crossing sires. You may be surprised at the muscling and shape of these Romneys from the South-East. However, lambing Romneys is facile, with nearly all sheep lambing unattended. The maternal instincts are strong and the ewes are milky.

As one breeder put it “You don’t look after Romneys...they look after you!”

CATALOGUE Signet Benchmark:

Romney breed average Signet Index is 112 Average IgA score is 0.59

PH & PE Skinner

Aragon Flock

Hugh & Pauline Skinner created the Aragon Romney flock in 1976 with sheep derived from Peter Skinner’s (Puddock) flock and some from the Wye College Improvement flock.

The flock has been MLC/Signet recorded since 1986 and the record shows that Aragon Romneys have been national leaders in performance for many years.

The Aragon Romneys are meaty, have great maternal ability and good fecundity at 1.6 lambs per ewe. Given better pasture they produce nearer 1.8.

We also do serum IgA tests annually for resilience to worms. Neogen did some tests for the MYOSTATIN gene in 2020 and the gene is definitely present in the Aragon flock.

In recent years, we have sent rams to Scotland, Wales, Holland, France and Czech Republic, with many repeat orders.

The Aragon flock has been MV ACCREDITED for 30 years and run as a closed flock.

They have been inspected by the Romney Society inspector (teeth, limbs, testicles, breed type, etc) and tagged when passed with the Society registered tag.

For further information email: info@aragonfarm.co.uk

LOT 1

SHEARLING RAM Born: 17/03/2020

UK0264230 05627 SIGNET INDEX – 221 Sire: 05180 Dam: 04007 Twin

IgA score – 1.30 (avg: 0.59) for worm resilience Used successfully as a ram lamb From a MV Accredited flock

LOT 2

SHEARLING RAM Born: 26/03/2020

UK0264230 05725 SIGNET INDEX – 316 Sire: 05279 Dam: 04313 Twin

IgA score – 0.71 Used successfully as a ram lamb. A great bodied sheep and carries the highest ever index for a Romney sheep.

His sire, 05279, was tested for the MYOSTATIN muscling gene and was found to carry the gene; 05725 has not been tested himself but he is a great bodied sheep with bags of meat about him !

From a MV Accredited flock

LOT 3

SHEARLING RAM Born: 02/04/2020

UK0264230 05790 SIGNET INDEX – 268 Sire: 05231 Dam: 04266 Single

IgA score – 0.59 (avg: 0.59) From a MV Accredited flock LOT 4

SHEARLING RAM Born: 23/03/2020

UK0264230 05680 SIGNET INDEX – 242 Sire: 05346 Dam: 03839 Single

Used successfully as a ram lamb From a MV Accredited flock

LOT 5

SHEARLING RAM Born: 30/03/2020

UK0264230 05774 SIGNET INDEX – 275 Sire: 05279 Dam: 01437 Twin

IgA score – 1.04 From a MV Accredited flock

LOT 6

SHEARLING RAM Born: 20/03/2020

UK0264230 05646 SIGNET INDEX – 234 Sire: 05346 Dam: 03714 Twin

A ram of exceptional body and stature From a MV Accredited flock

LOT 7

SHEARLING RAM Born: 23/03/2020

UK0264230 05687 SIGNET INDEX – 233 Sire: 05180 Dam: 02865 Twin

IgA score – 0.45 A well balanced good bodied ram From a MV Accredited flock

LOT 8

SHEARLING RAM Born: 29/03/2020

UK0264230 05762 SIGNET INDEX – 214 Sire: 05346 Dam: 04250 Twin

IgA score – 0.68 From a MV Accredited flock

LOT 9

SHEARLING RAM Born: 20/04/2020

UK0264230 05640 SIGNET INDEX – 232 Sire: 05346 Dam: 03714 Twin

From a MV Accredited flock

LOT 10

SHEARLING RAM Born: 24/03/2020

UK0264230 05714 SIGNET INDEX – 217 Sire: 05346 Dam: 04055 Twin

From a MV Accredited flock

LOT 11

SHEARLING EWE Born: 10/03/2020

UK0264230 05607 SIGNET INDEX – 180 Sire: 04662 Dam: 04187 Twin

From a MV Accredited flock

LOT 12

SHEARLING EWE Born: 17/03/2020

UK0264230 05628 SIGNET INDEX – 232 Sire: 05180 Dam: 04007 Twin

From a MV Accredited flock

LOT 13

SHEARLING EWE Born: 22/03/2020

UK0264230 05662 SIGNET INDEX – 218 Sire: 05180 Dam: 04949 Single

From a MV Accredited flock

BC Ginger

Sutton Gate Flock

The Sutton Gate flock was established in the mid 1970’s and graded up to Pedigree in the last decade with emphasis on lambing % closed to females.

LOT 14

SHEARLING RAM

UK0260263 00394

LOT 15

SHEARLING RAM

UK0260263 00411

LOT 16

SHEARLING RAM

UK0260263 00413

Norman Balcomb & Son

Horses Bones Flock

The Horses Bones flock of Romney sheep are owned by a fifth generation farming family. The flock have used many champions in their breeding and have bred a few winning champions themselves including last years.

LOT 17

SHEARLING RAM UK0263985 012966 Sire – UK260225 07447

Born – Twin

LOT 18

SHEARLING RAM UK0263985 012962 Sire – UK260225 07447

Born – Single

LOT 19

SHEARLING RAM UK0263985 012918 Sire – UK266715 00956

Born – Single

LOT 20

SHEARLING RAM UK0263985 012967 Sire – UK266715 00956

Born – Single

A Allen

Broadland Flock

LOT 21

SHEARLING RAM UK0225701 00785 EBV in top 15% Heptavac P plus vaccinated

LOT 22

SHEARLING RAM UK0225701 00783 EBV in top 15% Heptavac P plus vaccinated

Claire Langrish

Pickney Bush Flock

All rams are performance recorded with Signet, off grass alone. Lots 23 – 30 are in the top 10% of the breed index or higher. All performance data can be found on the signet website or interested parties email – celangrish@gmail.com for more information.

The flock has won numerous championships at both Kent County and South of England with grass fed stock.

All rams have been Heptavac P vaccinated and had Clik applied 1st August.

LOT 23

SHEARLING RAM UK0266392 06606 Index in top 5% of breed, top 1% for mature size.

Born – twin and reared Sire won 1st prize shearling ram Kent County Show 2019, only time shown.

LOT 24

SHEARLING RAM UK0266392 06607 Index in top 5% of breed, top 1% for muscle depth.

Born – twin and reared Sire won 1st prize shearling ram Kent County Show 2019, only time shown.

LOT 25

SHEARLING RAM UK0266392 06620 Index in top 10% of breed, 50kgs 21 week weight off grass alone.

Powerful, four square ram.

LOT 26

SHEARLING RAM UK0266392 06622 Index in top 5% of breed, top 1% for 21 week weight and mature size.

Born – twin and reared Sire won 1st prize shearling ram Kent County Show 2019, only time shown.

LOT 27

SHEARLING RAM UK0266392 06624 Index in top 10% of breed, traditional Romney type, with a lot of length.

Born – twin and reared

LOT 28

SHEARLING RAM UK0266392 06660 Index in top 5% of breed, top 1% for 21 week weight (50gks) Born – twin and reared Dam produced 1st prize performance recorded sale topper breed sale 2020.

Sire won 1st prize shearling ram Kent County Show 2019.

LOT 29

SHEARLING RAM UK0266392 06662 Index in top 10%, top 5% 21 week weight.

Born – twin and reared Dam produced 1st prize performance recorded sale topper breed sale 2020.

Sire won 1st prize shearling ram Kent County Show 2019.

LOT 30

SHEARLING RAM UK0266392 06668 Index in top 10% of breed. Traditional Romney type with a lot of length.

Born – twin and reared

AUCTIONEER’S TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SALE (Incorporating the Auctioneer’s Terms and Conditions) 6.The bidding will take place in pre-set increments, the highest bid at the close of the auction will secure the lot, subject to vendors reserve being achieved and is seen to be binding.

7.The Purchaser must be registered with H&H Ltd prior to bidding (pre- registered) and pay for all Lot(s) purchased immediately at the close of sale. No Lot or Lots shall be moved from the vendors holding until payment has been received. The liability will remain with the vendor until the purchaser receives the lot(s), at this point title of the goods will be transferred to them.

8. All payments are to be made in £ pounds sterling. Payment will be due in full at the final bid in respect of the lot sold plus all associated costs, buyers premium, Including VAT (value added tax) if applicable.

Each Lot will be sold in pounds sterling (£) and a buyers’ premium of 5% (plus VAT) will be added to the bid price The following methods of payment are accepted I. Debit card II. Business Credit card only but will incur a surcharge of 2% III. Direct bank transfer IV. No Cash or Cheque 9. All statements in the catalogue at the time of sale along with the correct identification of the animals are the entire responsibility of the Vendors. The Auctioneers take no personal responsibility for the correctness of such statements or identities.

10. All statements in the catalogue relating to any veterinary or other tests are to be taken as statements of fact only. No such statements shall guarantee the purchaser of any animal against loss arising from the subsequent reaction of such animal to any test administered after the sale and the Vendors shall not be liable in any way should this occur.

11. The sale is held subject to the Conditions of Sale for the Livestock Auctioneers’ Association for England and Wales.

12. No undertaking by the Auctioneers or their servants to take charge of any Lot or Lots after the sale or to forward them to their destination shall be held to impose upon the Auctioneers any legal obligation or vitiate any of these Conditions.

13. In as much as the Auctioneers act as agents for a disclosed principal they shall not be considered personally responsible for any default on the part of either purchasers or vendors and the remedy shall be against them only and not against the Auctioneers.