The NSA Wales & Border Ram Sales has launched its online register of rams.

It follows the decision not to go ahead with the Early and Main Sales at the Royal Welsh Showground this year, because of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

Executive director Jane Smith said: "We have introduced this online service for our loyal supporters, both buyers and sellers, in an effort to put potential purchasers in touch with our regular consignors.

“The map on the website shows clearly where sheep are located and a drop down menu allows purchasers to select their chosen breed.

"If you are a current NSA member we offer you the opportunity to submit details of sheep you have for sale that would normally be entered for either of our two sales.

“It’s quite simple to use the drop-down option to select breed or cross. There is no charge for this and photos and a short video can be added to the post. Entries are invited from NSA members, but anyone can purchase direct from the sellers.”

Jane Smith added that all transactions will be directly between vendors and buyers. The NSA Wales & Border Ram Sales are simply acting as a facilitator, to help ease some of the difficulties this year has brought.

A map on the website shows that entries have already been submitted from across the UK – find out the latest at nationalsheep.org.uk/nsa-ram-sales/online-sales-register/