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Border Leicester central to growing commercial flock

Versatile and hardy, the Border Leicester is proving itself as the primary commercial sire for one growing flock in Peeblesshire. Hannah Park finds out more.

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Border Leicester central to growing commercial flock

Versatile and hardy, the Border Leicester is proving itself as the primary commercial sire for one growing flock in Peeblesshire. Hannah Park finds out more. Working with the Border Leicester may have...

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