Beltex Sheep Breeders Societies and Associations

Beltex Sheep Breeders Societies and Associations

Beltex Sheep Society

Beltex were first introduced into the U.K. from Belgium in 1989. Beltex is primarily a terminal sire to cross with British sheep and half-bred continental sheep. The breed's main characteristics are double-muscled hindquarters, coupled with fine bones. This ensures maximum killing-out percentage of the finished lamb.

Beltex "Des Quatres Vents"

Belgium

Beltex for Festive Fare

Beltex cross lambs are ideal for the Christmas and New Year market, mainly off grass, say young Welsh breed enthusiasts Will and Rachel Gittoes.

Beltex for Easy Lambing

Co Down fisherman Edward Nicholson and his wife Shirley chose Beltex as their preferred terminal sire in 2000 and would not consider any other ram now.

Beltex Sheep & Highland Cattle Bring Efficiency to Upland Farm 11/11/08
Neale and Janet McQuistin believe a mix of traditional and modern livestock breeds are best suited to make the most of their marginal upland farm in south west Scotland.

Findlay Twins do Battle at Skipton Beltex Show 16/09/08
Twin brothers Richard and David Findlay - old adversaries in the show arena - went head to head for championship honours at the Beltex Sheep Society’s eighth annual show and sale at Skipton Auction Mart.

Champions to the Fore at Skipton Beltex Highlight 06/08/08
This year’s Great Yorkshire and Royal Welsh champions were among a quality line-up at the third annual National Progeny Show for pedigree and commercial Beltex sheep, though neither clinched supreme honours.

Baines Beltex Brace Bags Title at Skipton Prime Lambs Show 04/03/08
A pair of 41kg Beltex lambs from Jim Baines, of Trawden, Colne, was the pick of the crop at the March Spring lambs show at Skipton Auction Mart.

Beltex Sheep National Progeny Show 31/07/07
The second annual National Progeny Show for Beltex sheep built solidly on last year’s inaugural event and – with entries up 25%, a higher overall quality of sheep on show.