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October - December 2004

THE TOP SIREThe Newsletter of theNSW Stud MerinoBreeders'Association LtdA.B.N. 95 002 659 896 A.C.N. 002 659 896The Australian Merino CentreLocked Bag 4317Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127T: (02) 9763 2744 F: (02) 9763 1878E: [email protected]

EditorCarol-Ann MaloufPublic Relations OfficerNSW Stud Merino Breeders'Association LtdPO Box 320Condobolin NSW 2877T: (02) 6895 2274F: (02) 6895 2339E: [email protected]

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An exciting display from 26 member studswas a highlight of September's RiverinaRam Preview held at Narrandera RaceClub.

The prestigious, Elders Riverina Ram of theYear Award was won by 'Elvis' from theSims Uardry stud at Hay. Sixteen rams viedfor the title which was judged by RichardHouse, Barloo, Gnowangerup, WA. In anextremely close decision, Boonoke andOne Oak studs were also highlycommended.

The Riverina Merino Ram Preview alsosupports a number of key industry awardsand events with two in particularsupporting young people who are keen tomake their mark in the industry.

The 2004 Landmark Pennefather PerpetualTrophy for the Best Junior Judge was hotlycontested by stud and industry contestantsunder 23 years of age. First prize wasawarded to Josh Pumpa, overseer of theF.S. Falkiner studs Boonoke, Poll Boonokeand Wanganella. As part of his prize Joshwill experience a three-week educationaltour of leading NZ Merino studs. Secondprize was awarded to Angus Munro ofUardry, with third prize going to MichaelCampbell of Wanganella stud.

Merial's Sandy Robertson Young RiverinaAmbassador Award was won this year byBen Chandler of F.S. Falkiner's PollBoonoke. Ben's prize includes participationin a Rural Leadership Programme atMarcus Oldham College in July 2005.

President David Taylor from PooginookMerino stud expanded on the newchallenges and opportunities for bothMerino breeders and commercial

producers, saying "The Merino is the onlytrue dual purpose animal in the world."Not only does the Riverina Merino growsome of the world's best wool, but also itis becoming a major component of themeat industry. For the first time we areexperiencing real value for our excesssheep. "Competition from meat sheep is having a

big impact on the way Merino breedersview their future breeding direction. Today'sMerino breeder lives in exciting times witha very bright and prosperous future anddemand continues to outstrip supply."Further information: Wendy Spencer,executive secretary, ph 02 6959 1180,email:[email protected] or visitwww.riverinamerino.com.au

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Riverina On Show

"Elvis", the Riverina Ram of the Year from the Sims Uardry stud at Hay, was the $15,000 top-priced ram at the stud's annual sale. Stud groom, Spike Orr holds the ram pictured with studmanager, Chris Bowman; buyers, Russell Matthews, "Salony", Darlington, Vic. and Peter andAndrew L'Estrange, Belswick stud, Condobolin; and Charles Mills Pty Ltd directors, NerissaGuest and Graeme Black. Photo courtesy The Land

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At the October John Wells Memorial sheep sale atJerilderie, where his surplus young Merino ewes topped at$166, Andrew Sleigh said, "Who would have thought thatone Merino ewe would be worth more than a tonne ofwheat, and a cull ewe at that, and as well she has alreadyhad $40 worth of wool taken off."

Andrew (pictured below with children Tom, 6 and Sam, 10)and his wife Julie from Bowen Station, Jerilderie presenteda pen of 414 May/June 2003-drop Willandra blood,September-shorn Merino ewes to top the sale. This was thesecond consecutive sale-topper at this fixture but Andrewalso recalled that it doesn't seem all that long ago when, in1990, he topped the same sale with sheep that made$14.50.

The Sleighs also sold the best older ewes with 320May/June 1999-drop ewes, September shorn, making$106.

The 2004 Rabobank Landmark Australian Supreme Merino,a May '02 ram from Robert Harding's Glendonald stud,Nhill, Vic, (also supreme at Bendigo, Hay and Adelaide)topped the Objective Measurement Class at this year'sAdelaide Show. In a convincing win, the AustralianSupreme with liveweight of 177 kg, cut 23.4 kg of 19.6micron wool (12-months growth) with a Comfort Factor of99.1, muscle depth 42 mm and fat depth 4 mm. This wasthe fourth time Glendonald has won this class and for thelast two years, 3 of the top 4 placings have been onGlendonald blood.

Tops around $170 - $180 for young Merino ewes was thetrend at a number of Spring surplus sales. At theCondobolin Merino Sheepbreeders Annual Surplus Sale inlate September, the range of light unshorn lambs to goodheavy joinable 1½ year-olds, averaged $118. With theinclusion of wethers and older ewes, the sale averaged$87, topping at $146 for Laurie & Tony Magill of"Overland" with a pen of 210 Roseville Park blood, April03 Merino ewes, off shears.


Photo courtesy The Land

The Modern Merinonot a cottage industryFor the last six months our association has published acolumn titled "Merino Milestones" in The Land newspaper atfortnightly intervals.

The milestones have included highlights of the excellentreturns that have been achieved for Merino sheep over thisperiod.

These results support earlier research by Holmes Sackett &Associations and by Hassall & Associations which found thatthe gross margin on well bred, well cared for Merinosexceeds that achieved by other rural enterprises.

More recently, research by Graham Lean and Associates ofHamilton, Vic, counters any perceptions that wool is acottage industry, and I thank Graham for permission toquote from his August Wool Market Intelligence Report.This report states that globally, the wool industry continuesto be a large industry of significant presence.

Current ABARE data tells us that wool in its raw greasy formstill constitutes more value in terms of exports fromAustralia than lamb, sugar, cotton, butter and skim milkpowder, all put together. Further, all these products, apartfrom wool, are processed and value added, not raw exports.

The astonishing facts are that the value of wool exports

alone is 50 per cent greater thanthe whole dairy industry; 50 percent bigger than the wine industry;larger than the wheat industry andsimilar in size to the beef industry;twice the size of the sugar industry;three times the size of the cotton industry and seven timesthe size of our lamb exports. These are not the statistics ofa cottage industry and anyone who suggests otherwisecould be considered out-of-date with Australia's export factsand figures.

From a global perspective therefore, wool becomes an evenbigger industry, not only at the raw greasy stage, but alsoparticularly along the processing chain, as it ends up beinghighly value added.

So I reiterate the message that we have been conveyingthrough Merino Milestones, a message that I have beenpromoting all year - and that is that anyone thinking long-term and sticking with quality Merinos will be in the box seatwhen wool prices turn around.

Kim HendersonPresident NSW SMBAPh: 02 6227 6085

Merino Milestones

NSW Merinos - Proven Genetics


Under 6 months wool:

1: Michael Inder, Wattlegrove Partnership,Dunedoo (Langdene blood)

2: Darryl and Leonie Sutherland, “Oakleigh”, Temora (Darriwell)

3: Jon and Colleen L’Estrange, “Inglewood”, Condobolin, last year’s winner (Genanegie)

4: Rex Wilson, “Winterslo”, Warren (Roxanna)

Over 6 months wool:

1: Laurie and Ruth Pope, “Weemala”,Stuart Town (Langdene)

2: Laurie and Tony Magill, “Overland”, Bogan Gate, 2003 and 2002 winner (Roseville Park)

3: Ellis, Mary and Cranley Gowing, “Eurella”, Trundle (Darriwell)

4: Tony and Brenda O'Malley, “Waratah”,Narromine (Maybrook)

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Midstate MerinosThe Midstate area is another that has found awinning formula in rotating locations for majorMerino fixtures.

After conducting their annual Elders PremierHogget Competition and AWTA Super 6 flock ewecompetition at Peak Hill's 100th Show last year,the Midstate group drew equally strong support fortheir move to Trundle Show.

This year's competitions were a major triumph forthe Langdene stud of Gordon, Colleen and GarryCox with the Dunedoo-based stud winning theElders Premier Hogget ram competition for thesecond time in the competition's 15-year history(Langdene was also winner in 2001).

Judge, Bob Walters of Middle View, Dalgety singledout the Langdene ram for its handle, rich woolcoverage and excellent structure.

Mr Walters also judged the AWTA "Super 6"competition for teams of 6 flock ewes. Run overtwo categories, under and over 6 months wool,Langdene blood was responsible for both winners.

Bevan Jolly, Elders stud stock specialist of Dubbo and judge Bob Walters,Middle View, Dalgety with the three placegetters in the Elders PremierHogget Ram Competition - the winning ram is held by Gordon Cox,Langdene, Dunedoo with Midstate Merino Field Days president StephenSwain, Genanegie, Peak Hill holding his runner-up and Stuart McBurnie,Weealla, Balladoran with his third placed ram.Mike Harvey Photo courtesy The Land

AWI 7th World MerinoConference

And

Pre-Conference Tour28 June to 14 July 2006

Contact: Organising CommitteeAWI 7th World Merino Conference

Stud Merino Breeders Association of WA LtdPO Box 135 CLAREMONT WA 6010

Ph: (08) 9384 6466 Fax: (08) 9384 2606Email: [email protected]


Great SouthernSupreme Merinos

Goulburn - 21 to 24 January 2005

Friday 21 JanuaryFIELD DAYS, on-property

Saturday 22 JanuarySHOW, Goulburn Showground

• All sheep to be booked in by 12 p.m. sharp• Showing to commence at 1 p.m. with sale ram classes

Sunday 23 JanuarySHOW, Goulburn Showground

• 8.30 a.m. start• Features NSW March Shorn Pair and Supreme Exhibit

Monday 24 JanuaryGOULBURN RAM SALE• Commences 11 a.m.

Further information: Leanne Davis Ph (02) 6386 3596

AWTA “Super 6” 2004

www.merinonsw.com.au2005 Royal Easter Show, 18 to 31 March


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VeterinaryResearchAwardNew England based company, VeterinaryHealth Research (VHR) has been namedAgribusiness of the Year in the prestigiousChampion of Champions 2004 smallbusiness awards sponsored by Westpac.

VHR principal, Dr Bruce Chick, dedicatedthe award to the commitment, marketing,communication and customer relations skillsof his small regionally-located managementteam and staff who operate under anational and international mandate.

Dr Chick attributed VHR's success to its rolein veterinary health research, extension,education and training, using a combinationof conventional and internet marketingtechnology, including provision of technicalsupport material on a dedicated websiteand on-line access to results and records.

The company recently launched aninnovative on-farm Drench Resistance TestKit, combined with fast and accurate on-farm parasite monitoring (FECPAK) tohelpoffset the escalating problem ofresistance to common drenches in theAustralian sheep flock.

Dr Chick said these diagnostic, analyticaland advisory aids play a key role infacilitating more efficient, effective,productive and profitable animal health andwelfareactivities by graziers.

VHR has also established an alliance withElders Pastoral which allows its 400branches and agencies nationally directaccess to VHR's veterinary and parasitologyanalysis, diagnostic, consulting, training,technical support and merchandise services.

Its major benefit has been to increaseElders' staff and client's ability to identify,prevent and control major internal andexternal parasites and nutritional problemsimpacting on livestock productivity, thusproviding significant potential to improveprofitability.

VHR also maintains its own extension,education and advisory service to individualand corporate grazing entities and continuesto provide independent product testingservices to international animalpharmaceutical companies.

Elders and VHR share the view that animalhealth is not a cost, but an investment.

Further information: Dr Bruce Chick ph(02) 6771 1358


Top Hoggets 2004Principal of Haddon Rig, Warren, George Falkiner holds the ram thattopped the stud's on-property sale and posted a seasonal eastern Statesrecord at $26,000. Also pictured are stud representative, Ken Littlejohn,WA, buyer, Kim Halbert of Arawa stud, Eneabba, WA and Haddon Rig studmanager, Andy Maclean. Phoebe Kerin photo courtesy The Land

Principal of Pooginook, Jerilderie, David Taylor, holds his stud's top-priced$17,000 ram purchased by Rob Lindsay, Cora Lynn stud, Peak Hill.Liz Bull photo courtesy The Land

Sydney Sheep Show, 16 to 20 March


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ADINA, Cooma AIRLIE, WarialdaALFOXTON, ArmidaleALLENDALE, GoolmaARABLE, CoomaAVENEL, WanganellaAVONSWORTH, GunningBACK CREEK, NundleBLYTH, AdelongBOCOBLE, MudgeeBOONOKE/WANG, DeniliquinBORAMBIL, BalldaleBOYANGA, MungindiBRUNDANELLA, GrenfellBUNDALEER, Walla WallaBUNDILLA, YoungBUNGULLA, ManillaCARA, DelungraCARRABUNGLA, LagganCASSILIS PARK, CassilisCOONONG, UranaCORA LYNN, Peak HillCORROBOREE, BorenoreCOTTAGE PARK, CoomaCRESSBROOK, ArmidaleCROMARTY, Ben LomondDELWICK, MudgeeDEMONDRILLE,MurrumburrahDUNBOGAN, Elong ElongE. RIVERINA SALE, CulcairnEAST ROSEVILLE, BrewarrinaEDGECOMBE, BerriganEDINGTON, ArmidaleEGELABRA, WarrenFAIRFIELD Grange,WellingtonGENANEGIE, Peak HillGILGUNYAH, WindeyerGLANNA, GulgongGLENOAK, NundleGLENWOOD, WellingtonGRATHLYN, HargravesGREENLAND, NimmitabelGULLENDAH, BaldryGULLENGAMBLE, YeovalHADDON RIG, WarrenHAZELDEAN, CoomaHILLCRESTON, BiggaHILLTOP, Mudgee (2003)ILLAWARRA, Yerong CreekJERILDERIE A.Q. SaleKARORI, WalchaKELVIN VALE, UrallaKOONWARRA, Canowindra

LANGDENE, DunedooLAUREL PARK, W WyalongLEMANI, Gum FlatLONGFORD, ArmidaleLORELMO POLL, WalchaLOST RIVER, CrookwellMANDERVILLE, DubboMEADOW VIEW, HentyMERRIGNEE, BoorowaMERRYSHIELS, WalchaMERRYVILLE, BoorowaMIDDLE VIEW, DalgetyMILANDI, WindeyerM.M.A., NimmitabelMUMBLEBONE, WellingtonMYOCUM, Spicers CreekNANIMA, MurrumbatemanNERSTANE, WoolbrookOLD COBRAN, DeniliquinONE OAK studs, JerilderieONE OAK POLL, JerilderieOTTERBOURNE, YassPETALI, WalchaPOMANARA, Hill End POOGINOOK, JerilderieQUEENLEE, UrallaROSEVILLE PARK, DubboROXANNA POLL, BirriwaROYALLA, WallendbeenSEVERN PARK, CoomaSHALIMAR PARK, WollunSNOWY PLAIN, BerridaleS.W. SLOPES, YoungSTEECO, ParkesTARA PARK, BoorowaTHE YANKO, JerilderieTOWALBA, Peak HillUARDRY/SIMS UARDRY, HayWAVERLEY DOWNS, DelungraWEEALLA, BalladoranWENDOUREE, GrenfellWESTON PARK, BookhamWESTRAY, Peak HillWEST VALE, WollunWHYWORRY PARK, UrallaWILLANDRA Studs, Jerilderie WILLURAH, ConargoWOODPARK, JerilderieWOOLAROO, YassWYUNA, ArmatreeYALDARA, Yalgogrin NorthYALGOO, WalchaYARRAWONGA, Cooma

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On The Fall of the Hammer2004 ON-PROPERTY SALES

Stud Sold Top Ave Stud Sold Top Ave

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www.merinonsw.com.auPhotographs from The Land newspaper - ph 02 4570 4444


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‘Wool4Wealth’ grower network for NSW Wool4Wealth, a new AWI funded woolgrower group network designed to help farmersimprove productivity and profitability, will be launched in NSW in 2005.

The Wool4Wealth program will build on the success of the existing AWI-funded networks- Bestwool in Victoria, BestPrac across the pastoral zones and 8x5 in Tasmania.

The NSW network will incorporate groups of 10-20 farm businesses in six majorregions, that over the next three years will look at the major profit drivers for theirenterprises, compare practices and look for opportunities to improve their bottom line.

Further information or registration of interest: Phone AWI toll free on 1800 070 099.

IWTOHobartCongress2005Brochures for the IWTO2005 Congress, to bestaged in Hobart from 18 to23 April are now availablealong with an on-lineregistration facility.

The first four days of theCongress are being offeredas a short "Grower"Programme (particularly toprovide access for woolgrowers who do not wish toattend the full Programme),at a pro rata fee of $825including GST.

Further information:www.iwto2005.com

Deadman switch boostsshearer safetyDeadman switch shearing motor technology thatautomatically stops dropped handpieces will be on themarket next year, boosting shearer safety.

The deadman switch was developed by Swiss shearingequipment manufacturer Heiniger as part of AWI's ShearExpress project.

AWI CEO Dr Len Stephens said that although AWIfunding for the Shear Express project stopped late lastyear, the company remained committed to ensuringinnovative technology from the venture was madeavailable for further development.

Under a non-exclusive licence agreement with AWI,Heiniger has integrated the deadman switch into its anti-locking Evo Drive overhead motor, leaving the handpieceand downtube unchanged.

AWI will also make the technology available to othershearing equipment companies that are developing anti-locking motors. The deadman switch enhances the anti-locking mechanism because it stops the handpiecewhen it is dropped or pulled out of a shearer's hand.

"As well as improving OH&S for shearers, it will also helpimprove efficiency because there is no need to manuallyturn the motor off between sheep. The handpiece startsautomatically when picked up and stops when released,"Dr Stephens said.

The deadman switch will also be incorporated intoupright posture shearing platforms being developed aspart of AWI's three-year wool harvesting program.


AWI 7th World Merino Conference ~ 28 June to 14 July 2006 ~ Perth

Australia's Supreme - Robert Harding, Glendonald, Nhill is pictured with his 2004Rabobank/Landmark Australian Supreme Merino Ram. The Victorian champion, sashed at theRabobank National in August, GLD 2.1, with a 19.6 micron fleece, defeated State finalists, MtAscot from Mitchell, Qld, the Greenfields stud at Hallett, SA, the Barloo stud from Gnowangerup,WA and the NSW State finalist, Boonoke from Deniliquin.

Photo courtesy The Land


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Bale feeders savemoney


NSW Merino Breeders - Breeders of the Modern Merino

Welcome....

Sheep producers are set to benefit from a new balefeeder, developed by NSW DPI researchers at Cowra,which boosts the profitability of supplementary feeding.

Research shows the Cowra bale feeder not only eliminatesmost of the wastage that occurs, but also improves feedefficiency.

Lambs fed lucerne pasture silage through the feeder hadhigher intakes and reached the target weight some twoweeks earlier, saving an estimated $4 per head in feedcosts. However, the savings would be much higher duringtimes of drought when the price of feed escalates.

Researchers working in conjunction with the AustralianSheep Industry CRC came up with the simple design afterfinding that wastage could be as high as 45 per cent.

NSW DPI technical officer, David Stanley, said wastagewas caused by wet weather, urine, faeces and mudcontamination.

"Sheep are selective feeders and unless they are starvingthey will avoid feed that is soiled or weather damaged," MrStanley said.

"Current methods of feeding are not terribly efficient, partlybecause sheep have the particular problem of insufficientreach, especially when round or large square bales areplaced in normal round or fixed width feeders.

"Feeding in hay racks has also shown to be wasteful, withthe added problem of grass seeds in eyes and increasedvegetable fault in the wool if fed above head height."

He said limited access restricted intake and contributed tosocial stress - research showing that 25 per cent of themob should be able to feed at any time.

There is always a need for sheep to have roughage forcorrect rumen function. The amount can vary from 30 to100 per cent (for example, full silage diets) depending onpaddock feed, animal requirements and production goals.

"Using the bale feeder, dry matter wastage dropped from45 per cent to seven per cent for round bales of lucernepasture silage with six per cent barley seed heads," MrStanley said.

"For pure round bales of lucerne silage the results show areduction from 19 per cent to nil, and for pure largesquare bales of lucerne hay the figure went from 29 percent to one per cent."

The Cowra bale feeder is designed to be made byproducers or steel fabrication manufacturers and comes intwo sizes, the smaller one holding one round bale of silageof hay or square bales of silage (up to 1.5 metres long).The plans can be found in the publications section of theSheep CRC web site at www.sheepcrc.org.au.

Producers who feed mainly large square bales of hay (2.4metres long) can use the larger version, which takes tworound bales. One feeder is used for 100 to 200 sheep,depending on the size of the feeder and the level ofsupplementation.

The feeders are covered for weather protection and have apivoting side to allow full access as the bale is eaten.Removal bars, constructed from galvanised tubing, allowbales to be delivered with a set of forks and mean thatthe bale feeder can also be used for cattle.

To the following NSW studs, registered since July:

• WOOLLYBUT - Flock No. 5010Victoria & Tony Geddes, "Yallock", Holbrook

• TALLAWONG Flock No. 5011Frank and Lisa Kaveney, "Tallawong", Yass

• CARINYA POLL P. - Flock No. 1325Alan and Heather Marchant, Watsons Creek

• KIROB, Flock No. 5008 (correction of Flock No.)


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2005 SYDNEY ROYALSHEEP & FLEECE SHOW

106th Sydney Sheep Show- Merinos & Poll Merinos -

Wednesday 16 March to Sunday 20 March 2005Venue - Jenko Pavilion

MID-SIDE SAMPLING: From 6 to 17 December 2004ARRIVALS: Wednesday 16 March from 7.30 a.m. to 12.00 noonINSPECTIONS: Wednesday 16 March from 1.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.JUDGING TIMETABLE: Thursday 17 March from 8 a.m.

Merino Pair of the Year - NSW Final and Junior Classes(4 tooth classes will commence if Junior Classes completed before 4.00 p.m.)Friday 18 March from 8 a.m. All Other Age Classes, Grand Champions, Supreme MerinoFriday 18 March From 4 p.m.Bruce Merriman Memorial Trophy, Otway Falkiner Cup and Stonehaven Cup

RAS SHEEP & WOOL COMMITTEE COCKTAIL PARTY: Friday 18 March following judgingOFFICIAL OPENING AND PRIZE PRESENTATION: Saturday 19 March from 2.30 p.m.RAS/ASC STATE MERINO JUDGING COMPETITION: Saturday 19 March from 8.00 a.m.NATIONAL MERINO JUDGING COMPETITION: Saturday 19 March from 10.30 a.m.MERINO SHEEP HANDLERS COMPETITION: To FollowRAS/ASC STATE FLEECE JUDGING COMPETITION: Saturday 19 March after OpeningNATIONAL FLEECE JUDGING COMPETITION: Saturday 19 March from 5.00 p.m.DEPARTURES: Sunday 20 March - time to be advised

(except Grand Champions and exhibition sheep)

- Fleece -Monday 14 March 2005

DELIVERIES OF FLEECES TO RAS: By Friday 25 February 2005FLEECE JUDGING: Monday 14 March 2005

Sheep Entries Close Monday 24 January 2005Fleece Entries Close Monday 7 February 2005

For entry information contactRAS Sheep Section Co-Ordinator • Ph: (02) 9704 1148/50

RAS of NSW, Locked Bag 4317, Sydney Olympic Park, NSW 2127


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