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Australian Merino
Australian merino is a fine–fleeced sheep bred in Australia and known for the highest quality of wool.
Adult ewes weigh 50–80 kg, rams weigh 90–120 kg.
Australian Merino sheep are highly fertile. Ewes can lamb twice a year and produce an average of 150 lambs per 100 ewes per year.
Australian Merino sheep have high wool production. The wool of the Australian merino is distinguished by the special fineness of the hair, high strength, moisture absorption and softness of the fibers, as well as outstanding thermal insulation characteristics. Shearing of wool from Australian merino sheep —10 kg (average).
Lambs grow quickly and reach a market weight of 45–50 kg at the age of 6–7 months.
Lambs grow quickly and reach a market weight of 45–50 kg at the age of 6–7 months.
Australian Merino sheep have a number of advantages over other breeds:
- Fine wool: Australian Merino sheep have the finest wool of any sheep breed. The fleece is typically 18–23 microns in diameter.
- High fertility: Australian Merino sheep are highly fertile and produce lambs twice a year.
- Adaptability: Australian Merino sheep are able to adapt to a variety of climates and conditions.
- Disease resistance: Australian Merino sheep are resistant to many diseases, such as scab and footrot.
- Good mothering ability: Australian Merino ewes are good mothers and produce lambs that are easy to lamb.
Adult ewes weigh 50–80 kg, rams weigh 90–120 kg.
Australian Merino sheep are highly fertile. Ewes can lamb twice a year and produce an average of 150 lambs per 100 ewes per year.
Australian Merino sheep have high wool production. The wool of the Australian merino is distinguished by the special fineness of the hair, high strength, moisture absorption and softness of the fibers, as well as outstanding thermal insulation characteristics. Shearing of wool from Australian merino sheep —10 kg (average).
Lambs grow quickly and reach a market weight of 45–50 kg at the age of 6–7 months.
Lambs grow quickly and reach a market weight of 45–50 kg at the age of 6–7 months.
Australian Merino sheep have a number of advantages over other breeds:
- Fine wool: Australian Merino sheep have the finest wool of any sheep breed. The fleece is typically 18–23 microns in diameter.
- High fertility: Australian Merino sheep are highly fertile and produce lambs twice a year.
- Adaptability: Australian Merino sheep are able to adapt to a variety of climates and conditions.
- Disease resistance: Australian Merino sheep are resistant to many diseases, such as scab and footrot.
- Good mothering ability: Australian Merino ewes are good mothers and produce lambs that are easy to lamb.
Adult ewes weigh 50-80 kg, rams weigh 90-120 kg.
Australian Merino sheep are highly fertile. Ewes can lamb twice a year and produce an average of 150 lambs per 100 ewes per year.
Australian Merino sheep have high wool production. The wool of the Australian merino is distinguished by the special fineness of the hair, high strength, moisture absorption and softness of the fibers, as well as outstanding thermal insulation characteristics. Shearing of wool from Australian merino sheep —10 kg (average).
Lambs grow quickly and reach a market weight of 45–50 kg at the age of 6–7 months.
Lambs grow quickly and reach a market weight of 45–50 kg at the age of 6–7 months.
Australian Merino sheep have a number of advantages over other breeds:
- Fine wool: Australian Merino sheep have the finest wool of any sheep breed. The fleece is typically 18–23 microns in diameter.
- High fertility: Australian Merino sheep are highly fertile and produce lambs twice a year.
- Adaptability: Australian Merino sheep are able to adapt to a variety of climates and conditions.
- Disease resistance: Australian Merino sheep are resistant to many diseases, such as scab and footrot.
- Good mothering ability: Australian Merino ewes are good mothers and produce lambs that are easy to lamb.
Wee 2039 x RP 284
Out of a top GLD.418 ewe. Champion Fine/Med March Dubbo 2008, Champion Fine/Med Aug Dubbo 2009, Champion Fine/Med Bendigo 2009.
A ram with the ultimate wool. He has an impeccable pedigree with a combination of elite wool on his sire’s side, and great size and cut from Glendonald family ewe. Sold for $43 000.
A ram with the ultimate wool. He has an impeccable pedigree with a combination of elite wool on his sire’s side, and great size and cut from Glendonald family ewe. Sold for $43 000.
MICRON
CD
CV
CF
21.6
3.7
17.1
98.7
Claypans 13–0752 x B100
A Huge bodied ram, big boned with a perfect structure. His outstanding feature is rich lustrous gutsy medium wool with a good lock that will weigh. This ram was bought at 2014 Katanning Ram Sale for $19 000 from Claypans Merino Stud. Woolcut 13.1 kg for 8 months.
MICRON
CD
CV
CF
20.8
3.1
14.9
99.8
TERRICK WEST 220041
Terrick West 220041 was purchased for $15 000 at 2023 Australian Sheep & Wool Show Bendigo. 110 kg.
A long stapled Ram nice nourished tip, good shaped Ram. Stands Well Shorn March Age 13 months.
Curv 61.4 Spin 17.4
Sire Terrick West Poll–200094, Dam Terrick west Poll–018113
A long stapled Ram nice nourished tip, good shaped Ram. Stands Well Shorn March Age 13 months.
Curv 61.4 Spin 17.4
Sire Terrick West Poll–200094, Dam Terrick west Poll–018113
MICRON
18.4
CD
3.1
CV
16.9
CF
99.5
MP+
183.31
DP+
182.08
FW
164.37
WP
165.45
SM
149.63
SMHR
152.72
ML
138.95
GREENFIELDS
Purchased at Adelaide Ram sale for $17 500. Huge tall ram with the genetics to put frame and scale into sheep. Free growing very pure medium type wool. Bodyweight July (Lambs teeth) — 113kg.
MICRON
CD
CV
CF
20.5
2.5
12.2
99.8
Wee 577
Wee 557 is by our very successful Sire ROX 1750. He is a huge boned Ram with a massive head. Wee557 is a wide deep bodied ram, growing a medium 64’s wool. He’s a ram to improve scale and wool quality at the same time. We have A I 100 ewe’s to him and he’s entered in the Sheep CRC Sire Evaluation.
MICRON
20.6
CD
2.7
CV
13.1
CF
99.8
Westray–210007
007’ is a very unique Poll sire, he has a special stud skin that caught the eye of some very astute judges in 22’. He combines outstanding length of staple with superb brightness and richness for such a bold crimping strong wool. He oozes production with an uncomplicated silky soft skin. He exhibits excellent conformation and constitution. A sire with extreme virtues and a pedigree to breed on.
MICRON
20.9
CD
3.0
CV
14.4
CF
99.4
Collinsville–200033 (E.T)
33’ was the top priced Poll Merino sold in Australia in 2021, we purchased him with Lach River Merino Stud for $88 000. Selected for his dual purpose attributes, displaying a rare combination of early maturity on a big structurally correct carcase. 33” has an excellent pedigree with his sire selling for $62 000 and his Dam’s full E.T brother sold for $72 500.
MICRON
21.9
CD
2.9
CV
13.2
CF
99.6
EMD
44
Genanegie–180023
An outstanding ram weighing 116kgs at 12 months. 23’ has structural correctness and excellent wool quality combining true follicle density with extra staple length, nourishment, fibre alignment and a heavier lock structure.
MICRON
20.1
CD
3.0
CV
14.9
CF
99.6
GFW
150%
Westray–180197 (E.T)
197’ is an exceptionally nourished medium wool poll sire. He is a taller ram with excellent neck extension and purity. He stands proud with good structural correctness and length of body. He is a double copy poll. Sold for $20 000 to Laguna Del Toro. Westray Merinos retained Australian Semen Marketing Rights. Limited Semen Remaining.
MICRON
18.3
CD
3.0
CV
16.4
CF
99.4
Westray–170521 (E.T)
521 is a young Poll sire with exceptional wool quality, great balance and correct structure. A grandson of the famous Imperial 141. With a predictable pedigree involving a lot of embryo transfer he is breeding brilliant medium wools. Valued as a $60 000 ram.
MICRON
18.7
CD
2.9
CV
15.5
CF
99.8
Westray–160913 (E.T)
This promising young sire has outstanding skin quality, he combines immense density with superb quality through an exceptionally lustrous, elite, beautifully nourished and deeply aligned fibre. A special wool sire with scale, bone, width, barrel and structural correctness.
MICRON
18.3
CD
3.0
CV
16.4
CF
99.4
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