Talla
Sheep Dairy
Fast track into sheep dairy farming using superior genetics. Talla progeny have come directly from the top bloodlines in one of the biggest commercial sheep dairies in the UK.
- Proven good milkers.
- Hardy and robust sheep from the cold north-west of England.
- Good confirmation.
- Good finishing traits.
Breeds
East Friesian
The East Friesian breed originated from the Friesland area in northern Germany and Holland. In Europe the breeds main purpose is to produce milk. However, the breed is also used as a cross for other breeds to improve milk production in non-dairy breeds of sheep.
Talla Farm stocks pure East Friesian from an imported bloodline, which have been selected over many years for high milk yields.
Semen available from our current lines. In 2023 semen will be available from our new bloodlines imported in 2022.
In addition this season's lambs include Long Lactating EF genetics
Lacaune
The Lacaune is a breed of domestic sheep originating near Lacaune in southern France. The Lacaune is the most widely used dairying sheep breed in France, with a population of about 800,000 ewes. Notably, it is the predominant breed used in the production of Roquefort cheese in France.
Talla Farm stocks Lacaune from proven bloodlines.
Lacaune x EF Rams for sale
Manech tete Rousse
This breed from the French Pyrenees is a hardy outdoor sheep with good milk production.
This ram is 50% Manech, 25% Lacaune 25% East Friesian
He has excellent feet. His feet have never been trimmed.
Tough outdoor sheep.
His sisters milked well as hoggets.
Breeding Stock
East Friesian and Lacaune 2 Tooth rams for sale
East Friesian 4 Tooths rams
50:50 East Friesian Lacaune rams
We have imported new bloodlines of pure East Friesian and pure Lacaune sheep 2022
Feb/March 2023 we will have pure ram lambs for sale
Sheep Embryos
East Friesian and Lacaune embryos available for implant in New Zealand
East Friesian embryos available for export.
Sheep Semen
Frozen semen in stock
East Friesian semen available for sale in New Zealand and for export
Lacaune semen available 2023
Fresh semen available to order.