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Southdown Sheep Society

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Why Southdowns
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Sales 2021
Sales 18 - 20
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Shows 2024
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Shows 2022
Shows 2021
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Shows 2015
Shows 2014
125th Anniversary Gallery
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Recorded Flocks
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Bank Details
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AGM
Previous AGMs
Flock Competition
Wool
Useful Information
Council Information
Dates for the Diary
Defra Publications & advice
Shop
Trademarks & Certification
Download Southdown Logo
Articles of Association of the Southdown Sheep Society
BREED DESCRIPTION & CHARACTERISTICS
Southdown Flyer for Small holders
Southdown flyer for commercial
Privacy Notice
Current Upset Prices
Minimum standard and recommendations
Disciplinary Procedure
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Featured
News, 2021-22, 2022-23
The 2023 National Southdown Show
News, 2021-22, 2022-23

The Southdown Sheep Society is pleased to confirm that the 2023 National Southdown Show will take place at the Lincolnshire Show on June 21st-22nd.

News, 2021-22, 2022-23
New Merchandise!
2021-22, News
New Merchandise!
2021-22, News

The new ties have arrived in the Southdown office

2021-22, News
2021-22, News
Brompton ewe hits 1500gns at Melton Mowbray
2021-22, News

The dispersal of the Glaves’ family’s Brompton flock claimed the leading prices at the Southdown Sheep Society’s second sale of the year at Melton Mowbray when Brompton 19/04829 set a new aged ewe record for the breed at 1500gns.

2021-22, News
Southdowns see 1300gns high at Worcester
2021-22, News
Southdowns see 1300gns high at Worcester
2021-22, News

The 2022 National Premier Show & Sale of Pedigree Southdown Sheep at Worcester Market - August 6th 2022

2021-22, News
Learn about Livestock – ‘Loan-a-Lamb’ Educational livestock project offers schools across Norfolk and Suffolk a unique hands-on experience
News, 2021-22
Learn about Livestock – ‘Loan-a-Lamb’ Educational livestock project offers schools across Norfolk and Suffolk a unique hands-on experience
News, 2021-22

The Food and Farming Discovery Trust teamed up with Rare Breeds Survival Trust, Chapelfield Veterinary Partnership and Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association to help young people once again learn about livestock.

News, 2021-22
2021-22, News
Southdowns excel in RamCompare
2021-22, News

The latest round of results from AHDB’s RamCompare progeny test project have once again shown the value Southdown sires can add to their lambs in commercial settings.

2021-22, News
What Commercial Ram Buyers Really Want
2021-22, News
What Commercial Ram Buyers Really Want
2021-22, News

The Southdown, in spite of its good looks, easy temperament and tasty meat, is primarily classified as a Terminal Sire Breed to be used by commercial farmers on their crossbred ewes to produce meaty lambs.

2021-22, News
Sell your Stock on the Society Website
2021-22, News
Sell your Stock on the Society Website
2021-22, News

All adverts will include the flock name, breeder’s contact details including telephone number/s and email

2021-22, News
2021-22, News
Book the date!
2021-22, News

The Southdown Sheep Society is pleased to confirm that the 2022 National Southdown Show will take place at the Royal Welsh Show which is scheduled to take place from 18th July to 21st July 2022.

2021-22, News
And the sheep came too…!
News, 2021-22
And the sheep came too…!
News, 2021-22

Member Mark Robertson & Dr. Katy Leckie, now Mr & Mrs Robertson, married at Curds Hall Barn, Little Fransham in Norfolk on 25th September 2021.

News, 2021-22
Featured
Checklists – A practical way of giving “attention to detail”
Jan 4, 2019
Checklists – A practical way of giving “attention to detail”
Jan 4, 2019

by Patrick Goldsworthy

Jan 4, 2019
Southdowns in Green Park
Dec 10, 2018
Southdowns in Green Park
Dec 10, 2018

The Goodwood Flock headed in to central London in October to help promote UK Wool Week.

Dec 10, 2018
Strong demand for quality sheep at Melton Mowbray
Sep 14, 2018
Strong demand for quality sheep at Melton Mowbray
Sep 14, 2018

The second official Southdown Sheep Society sale took place at Melton Mowbray on Saturday September 8th, with the pre-sale show taking place the previous day.

Sep 14, 2018
Southdown Sheep Society Field Day at Mudchute City Farm.
Aug 29, 2018
Southdown Sheep Society Field Day at Mudchute City Farm.
Aug 29, 2018

More than forty members and friends attended the 2018 Field Day and AGM that took place this year at Mudchute City Farm on Saturday August 18th 2018.

Aug 29, 2018
Worcester Southdown trade tops at 920gns for East Dean shearling ram
Aug 11, 2018
Worcester Southdown trade tops at 920gns for East Dean shearling ram
Aug 11, 2018

The Worcester Premier Breeders’ Sale of Southdown sheep on Saturday 11th August saw a top price of 920gns for the pre-sale champion, a shearling ram, from the East Dean flock of D, S & P Humphrey, Chichester, West Sussex.

Aug 11, 2018
The 2018 National Southdown Show
Jun 22, 2018
The 2018 National Southdown Show
Jun 22, 2018

The 2018 National Southdown Show took place on June 15th at the Royal Three Counties Show in Malvern, Worcestershire.

Jun 22, 2018
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Jun 4, 2018
National Flock and its Conservation Status
Jun 4, 2018

A detailed genetic analysis of historic pedigree registrations was conducted for the Society by Grassroots Systems Ltd.

Jun 4, 2018
Southdowns Sign Up to RamCompare
May 29, 2018
Southdowns Sign Up to RamCompare
May 29, 2018

RamCompare is a major industry-led sheep breeding initiative.

May 29, 2018
Young Farmer inspired by the qualities of the Southdown
May 23, 2018
Young Farmer inspired by the qualities of the Southdown
May 23, 2018

Farmland rent prices occupy Max Welton’s thoughts as he seeks to expand his pedigree flock of Southdowns.

May 23, 2018
Farmer, butcher and breeder believes the Southdown delivers on all fronts
Apr 30, 2018
Farmer, butcher and breeder believes the Southdown delivers on all fronts
Apr 30, 2018

From breeding through to butchery, Andrew Hudson’s focus is on producing the best quality products possible.

Apr 30, 2018
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