Published 13:45 IST, August 30th 2020
World's most expensive sheep sold for £367,500 at an auction in Scotland
A Texel lamb became the world’s most expensive sheep after it was sold for £367,500 at an auction in Scotland. The sheep is called Double Diamond.
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A Texel lamb became world’s most expensive sheep after it was sold for £367,500 at an auction in Scotland. Reports by Texel Sheep Society suggest that sheep is called Double Diamond and was sold to 3 farmers at Scottish National Texel Sale in Lanark on August 27. bidding started at £10,500 and soon it turned into a fierce battle between different consortiums.
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Jeff Aiken, who is one of 3 buyers reportedly said that something special always turns up every once in a while and this time it was this Texel. He ded that everyone wanted a part of it. Texels are a rare breed that comes from small island of Texel, according to reports by Texel Sheep Society.
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sheep was sold by Charlie Boden from his Sportsmans flock in Cheshire. Aiked h alrey partnered with ar breeder to bid toger for rare Texel. However, when demand for Texel increased with a surge in price, that is when a third breeder joined in. Talking about sheep, Aiken reportedly said that he is an outstanding animal with all best genetics. He ded that 7 to 8 people wanted him really bly and that led to increase in price. Texels usually sell for five-figure sums. previous record for a sheep sold at auction is £230,000. It was set in year 2009.
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In a recent developemnt, a few days back, thousands of sheep from Sudan that were found to have t have followed quarantine procedures while transporting m was sent back from Saudi Arabia and as a result many have died due to hunger and thirst. According to reports from a global media, 3,000 out of 58,000 sheep returned by Saudi Arabia died in absence of food and water while ors drowned during journey.
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13:45 IST, August 30th 2020