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US sheep event attracts exhibitors from worldwide

The Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival attracts around 20,000 visitors over the two days has around 650 sheep present and over 250 wool/sheep related stands

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A black Bluefaced Leicester ewe claimed the supreme ewe championship at the festival
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A black Bluefaced Leicester ewe claimed the supreme ewe championship at the festival

Rob Grinnall of UKTAG and his wife, Vicky, attended the event, and were joined by US-based AHDB adviser John Wilkes with the aim of promoting UK sheep genetics in the US. Dr Grinnall said: "UKTAG was...

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