13th October 2024 in Kentucky, USA saw record prices at the inaugural Swiss Valais Blacknose (SVB) sale from the Blacklion flock of farmers and founders Tim & Tan Spittle. Comprising 20 lots which originated from imported embryos, a mixture of UK originating SVB genetics and UK SVB genetics via NZ, a new record USA price of $30,000 (£23,000) was set for Lot 20 Blacklion Shania, an April 2024-born ewe lamb bred from a UK-imported embryo pairing the sire Usk Valley Immense VBN6447 and the dam Middleton Hall Fearne VBN2786. These prices (full listing below) highlight the continued strength of interest in the SVB in the USA with the 19 lots grossing $323,000 to average a tremendous $17,000 per head. For further information and to view the catalogue go to www.blacklionvodka.com.
FULL RESULTS
2 - Blacklion Sheldon : 634 $9,000
3 - Blacklion Shelby : 663 $22,000
4 - Blacklion Basil : 641 $11,500
5 - Blacklion Madonna : 631 $19,000
6 - Blacklion Freddy : 645 $9,000
7 - Blacklion Kelly : 664 $24,000
8 - Blacklion Cookie : 669 $14,000
9 - Blacklion Miss Grace : 640 $19,000
10 - Blacklion Hendricks : 649 $24,000
11 - Blacklion Boris : 629 $14,500
12 - Blacklion Gucci : 671 $24,000
13 - Blacklion Chanel : 670 $21,000
14 - Blacklion Blackadder : 668 $19,500
15 - Blacklion King Henry : 648 $9,000
16 - Blacklion Lionel (Not Registered) : 644 $9,000
17 - Blacklion Womble (Not Registered) : 637 $4,000
18 - Blacklion Captain Morgan : 650 $11,000
19 - Blacklion Giggles : 673 $20,000
20 - Blacklion Shania : 665 $30,000