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Young breeder develops Beltex from commercial to pedigree flock

A Shropshire-based breeder started his journey with the Beltex breed by using it for commercial purposes, but over recent years has developed his stock into a successful pedigree flock. Ellie Layton reports.

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Young breeder develops Beltex from commercial to pedigree flock

Farming is a family affair for Liam Swinnerton, who is based in Market Drayton on the Staffordshire-Shropshire border at the 60-hectare (150-acre) farm, Lipley Villa. It is here that he runs his continental...

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