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Public urged to taste the variety of UK sheep breeds

The British Heritage Sheep campaign was looking to promote the eating quality of the UK's native breeds during Love Lamb Week

Alex Black
Deputy Editor
clock 鈥� 2 min read
Public urged to taste the variety of UK sheep breeds

Consumers are being urged to enjoy the variety and eating quality of native breed sheep meat during Love Lamb Week. Love Lamb Week, which starts on September 1, is an annual celebration of naturally...

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