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Few breeds have increased in popularity as much as the Zwartbles in recent years, with this striking big black and white sheep often attracting some of the biggest numbers at shows, and handsome prices to go with it at society sales. Add to that their ease of lambing and management attributes and it comes as no surprise that this Dutch-bred ovine is appealing to all types of farmers and those outwith agriculture. But while the Zwartbles is well known for its maternal characteristics as a pedigree and a commercial breeding female, it is the style and elegance that first attracted Dumfries-shire dairy farmer’s wife, Joyce Millar, who owns the Joyfield flock in partnership with her son Neil.
Joyfield breeds for style and ability in Zwartbles, Bleus and Badgerfaced Texels thescottishfarmer.co.uk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thescottishfarmer.co.uk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.