Early Rams will sell either side of the border Bluetongue regulations mean there will be an additional Early Sale, organized by NSA Wales & Border Ram Sales, at the beginning of August.

A familiar face at the NSA Wales & Border Ram Sales, Helen Fairclough-Watling, is stepping up to a new role. Helen will be supporting Executive Director, Jane Smith, in the significant job of organising the sales, which are an important economic driver in Mid Wales.

There will be more opportunity to select MV accredited Suffolk rams at the NSA Wales & Border Ram Main Sale this year. The organizers have agreed measures to improve the experience for both buyers and vendors.

After requests from the BFL Society we are able to implement some major changes for the order of sale for the Bluefaced Leicester rings at the 2025 sale which we hope this will improve the flow of the sale for both consignors and buyers. Ballot order will be retained whereever possible.

The Welsh Government has worked closely with farming industry representatives, who have requested that all three BTV-3 vaccines be licensed for use in Wales.