Current Genetics and Long Term Breeding Direction
Poll Rams purchased from the Sims Uardry Stud Sept 2011
From 2007 onwards there has been an emphasis on sourcing genetics from studs that have ceased mulesing. We believe that a genetic approach will be the most successful long term solution. This is an issue that will not go away. This is also breeding an easier shearing sheep which is in our eyes one of the major problems facing the Merino industry.
Genetics have come from:
Selecting for the plainer type, yet productive wooled sheep has also increased the body length and meat characteristics of our sheep by using these bloodlines. This has been an enormous benefit, provided it is combined and validated with objective measurement. Our 2016 drop rams reflect this and look fantastic.
Genetics have come from:
- Glenwood Merino Stud (Norm Smith 2011 NSW farmer of the year), Wellington
- Ian Lilburne Bluebush Poll Merino Stud, Hay
- Sims Uardry Poll Stud, Hay.
- Ridgeway Poll Merino Stud, SA - 2012/13
- Pooginook Poll Merinos 2015 - AI
Selecting for the plainer type, yet productive wooled sheep has also increased the body length and meat characteristics of our sheep by using these bloodlines. This has been an enormous benefit, provided it is combined and validated with objective measurement. Our 2016 drop rams reflect this and look fantastic.
