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Report on cross-breed sheep for higher quality wool and John Arbontextiles in North Devon

On January 26, 2016 By vikkihaffendenIn Devon, socks, Wool, yarn

Devon Mule sheep cross bred Devon breed with Blue Faced Leincester produces softer but strong wool, used in this instance for walking socks.

Countryfile BBC1 Sunday 24th January 2016.

http://bobnational.net/record/357114

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