Farming Leicestershire
a field of sheep near stoke golding
leicestershire has long history of livestock farming continues today. robert bakewell (1725–1795) of dishley, near loughborough, revolutionary in field of selective breeding. bakewell s leicester longwool sheep prized farmers across british empire , today heritage breed admired . commercial , rare breeds associated descendants of bakewell s sheep include english leicester, border leicester, bluefaced leicester, scotch mule, , welsh halfbred.
the leicestershire county show held on first bank holiday in may each year , includes animal showings, trade exhibitions, , show jumping. melton mowbray market important regional livestock market.
field sports remain important part of rural economy of leicestershire, stables, kennels, , gunsmiths based in county.
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