China News Service, August 31. According to the British "Guardian" report, recently, in Scotland, the United Kingdom, a sheep was sold for 367,500 pounds (about 3.37 million yuan), becoming the most expensive one in the world. A sheep set a new record. According to the report, it was a Texel breed sheep named "Double Diamond".
Recently, the "most expensive sheep" in the world was sold in Scotland. Image source: A screenshot of the British "Guardian" video.
According to reports, at the Texel sheep auction held in Scotland recently, the 6-month-old ram named "Double Diamond" started auction at a price of about 10,000 pounds, and was eventually funded by three farmers. Bought for 367,500 pounds.
One of the winning bidders, Jeff Aiken, said, “(At the auction) occasionally something special appeared, and yesterday a special Texel appeared. Everyone wanted a part of it. ."
According to the report, Texel sheep is one of the most popular sheep in the UK. This kind of sheep is mainly used for breeding, especially because of their excellent genes and impeccable hair, physique and appearance. They are often sold at five-figure prices.
The previous record of "the most expensive sheep in the world" was set at an auction in Scotland in 2009. That year, the most expensive sheep was sold for 231,000 pounds.