Lonk proves its worth as powerful hill sheep breed

摘要

Lonk sheep are playing a profitable dual role in the success of two flocks run by North Yorkshire farmer Jim Scrivin.Not only is this powerful hill breed producing pure- and crossbred wether lambs with superior carcass qualities. But when crossed with the Bluefaced Leicester it's providing Mule females for a secondflock that's gaining a big reputation for its Texel-sired prime lambs."The Lonk has such a good conformation for a hill breed, as well as being extremely hardy. But it also produces really outstanding Mule females. It's one of the best-kept secrets among hill sheep, but it deserves wider recognition," says Jim Scrivin, whofarms at Park House Farm, Elslack near Skipton,and Leewarden Farm, Gisburn Clitheroe, Lancashire.