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1. Hazeldean Ram Sale Thursday November 14th 1pm, On Property Jim Litchfield Ph: 0417 676 561

2. Avonside Ram Sale Tuesday November 12th 10am, On Property “Muniong�

Simon & Kristina King Ph: 6453 7199

3. Round Plain Ram Sale Wednesday November 13th 3pm, On Property “Cross Roads�

Gordon & Jenny Crowe Ph: 6456 8884

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Ram Sale Wednesday November 13th 12pm, On Property Mark Pendergast Ph: 6453 5559

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Ram Sale Tuesday November 12th 5pm, On Property Mikala, Georgia & Brody Walters Ph: 6456 6744

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Ram Sale Monday November 11th, 3pm, On Property John Alcock Ph: 6453 6244

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Dalgety

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Ram Sale Monday November 11th 12 noon, AWH Woolstore Polo Flat Ray & James Barron Ph: 6454 3149.

8. Conrayn Ram Sale Tuesday November 12th 1pm, Dalgety Showground

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Welcome to the 2013 Monaro Merino Association ram sale week Welcome to the 2013 Monaro Merino Association ram sale week.

Merino Breeders from the Monaro and across Australia will be spoilt for choice over the few weeks as Monaro Merino Association member studs hold their annual ram sales.

The genetics offered by these studs have long held the deserved reputation of being amongst the most productive in the country.

They have consistently proven themselves in the show ring, wether trials and on farm as being robust, hardy and productive. 2013 has been no exception with Monaro Merino Studs winning several broad ribbons at major shows with both sheep and

wool exhibits, winning national wether trials and producing several trait leaders in the Merino Select ASBV’s.

Studs from across the Monaro are consistently investing in the improvement of their genetics and producing animals that thrive in a wide range of environments.

The mild winter and favourable season will ensure that all the rams will present well for perspective buyers.

I encourage all Merino breeders to put aside some time to visit a few or all of these sales.

The versatility of the modern Merino ensures that it is one of the most productive agricultural industries,

and recent gains in both the wool and sheep markets indicate a positive outlook.

Monaro Merinos are the real deal and the ram sales held over Merino Week are an excellent opportunity for all merino producers to satisfy their breeding objectives and enhance productivity.

Full details of times and venues of these sales can be found at www.monaromerinos.com.au or by calling Simon King on 0414 897 390.

May I also recommend a visit to the Raglan Gallery to see the “Merino Country Exhibition� which will open on Saturday November 9 and run through to December 1.

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Cool sheep more productive Managing sheep to reduce the effects of heat stress can boost reproduction and lift flock productivity according to the Department of Primary Industries (DPI).

With a hot, dry summer on the cards, DPI livestock researcher, Gordon Refshauge, said sheep producers can plan ahead and target management to beat heat stress at key times. “Obviously access to shade and water is vital.

“Sheep eat less feed in the heat and “Management options at mating providing feed with greater energy are a key to dealing with these issues – density, such as grains, can help ensuring rams have shade, water and sheep manage body temperatures adequate nutrition for up to six weeks while maintaining their nutrition levels,� prior to mating will help minimise Dr Refshauge said. potential problems. “It’s important to understand “If heat waves occur during mating, the negative impact heat stress sperm will remain unaffected for the has on reproduction and animal first week or two before declining in productivity.�

Dr Refshauge said heat stress can reduce sperm quality, increase embryo mortality, reduce milk yield and restrict foetal development, which affects lamb survival, birth weight and subsequent production. “Severe heat stress Livestock Marketing causes ewes to lose all Specialist embryos up to three days old.

Clearing Sales Rams, especially high body-wrinkle rams, AuctionPlus experience fertility failures Accredited caused by the lasting Rural Property Sales negative effects of heat on spermatogenesis. “Spermatogenesis, the process of sperm Photo courtesy of Michael Green development, is a slow process and it can take up to 50 days for the sperm of quality. affected rams to regain its pre“Heat stress occurring on the day www.monarolivestock.com.au heat stress quality. of, and up to three days after, mating can kill embryos. In these situations ewes return to their normal reproductive cycle at a time when the heat-affected rams begin to develop sperm quality problems. “Without question, ultrasound testing for

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pregnancy should be used to identify non-pregnant and twin-bearing ewes, 45 days after the removal of the ram to identify how best to manage nutrition and achieve optimum lamb survival.�

In hot conditions sheep control their body temperature by panting and sweating - under long wool staples

sweating becomes less effective.

Breaths per minute (BPM) can be used to gauge heat stress by counting the number of breaths in 20 seconds and multiplying by three. As a guide, 40 to 60 BPM indicates low heat stress, 80 to 120 BPM is high and more than 200 BPM is severe.

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Conrayn Merino Stud Conrayn Merino Stud will conduct its 2013 ram sale at Dalgety showground on Tuesday November 12, commencing at 1pm.

Inspections are available from 10am and the sale will be conducted by Landmark, using the Helmsman system/ The stud will offer 38-one-year-old rams this year.

Their sale comes at the end of a very successful year for Conrayn, with impressive wins at the Sydney Royal, Canberra Royal, Australia Sheep and Wool Sale, the Great Southern Supreme Merino Show and Sale and the Dubbo National Show.

The stud also won the Monaro Ram of the Year title, awarded at Cooma Show in March.

Conrayn was founded in 1991 with the purchase of one ram and 100 ewes from Grathlyn Stud.

Rams have since been purchased from the Merryville Stud, Brilliant Example and Ringmaster families.

The flock average is 17.0 micron and principals Peter and Jayne Lette are combining micron testing and fleece weighing with visual classing to produce large-framed sheep with soft, bright, well-nourished ultrafine, superfine and fine wools with good weights, concentrating on staple and length.

The 2012 sale team average is 15.6.

Some of Conrayn’s show ins this year include:

SHOW RESULTS 2013 Sheep: Bendigo Show 2013 Junior champion ram of the show Champion March shorn superfine ram Champion March shorn ram (overall) Reserve champion superfine wool ram Sydney Royal Show 2013 Royal Canberra Reserve champion fine wool August Shorn ewe Reserve grand champion ultra-fine ewe Reserve champion superfine August shorn ram Third NSW pair of the year Royal Canberra Show 2013 Grand champion August shorn ewe Champion superfine wool ram August shore Reserve champion superfine wool ram August shorn Champion fine wool ewe August shorn Grogansworth trophy open group August shorn First pairs August shorn Great Southern Supreme Merino Show 2013 Champion August shorn superfine wool ram Champion superfine sale ram – second consecutive year Monaro Merino Must 2013 Premium three rams 2013 President’s Centenary Medal,

The Lette family and some impressive awards. plus numerous championships at local shows for both sheep and fleece Fleece: Bendigo 2013 Fleece (457 fleece entries) Most successful exhibitor (winner three out of last four years) Reserve grand champion Champion ultra fine Reserve champion extra superfine Royal Canberra Show 2013 Grand champion fleece of show Champion ewe fleece of show Champion commercial value fleece

housed Most successful exhibitor Sydney Royal 2012 Champion ram Fleece Cooma Show 2013 Best exhibit three ope fleeces Reserve Grand champion fleece SALE RESULTS: Bendigo Sale: three rams, top sale $2,100 to J Pilcher, average $1,700.

Hamilton Sale: five rams, top $2,500, twice to Andrew Johnson & Will Dennis, average $2,120.

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Avonside Merino Stud Registered Flock No: 4624 Principals: Simon and Kristina King Address: “Muniong�

2778 Snowy Mountains Hwy Cooma NSW 2630 Contact: Simon and Kristina Ph/Fax (02) 6453 7199 Mobile: 0414 897 390 Email: muniong@activ8.net.au Classer: John Williams

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Avonside Merino Stud was founded in 1990 at the family property “Avonside� near Berridale.

The stud moved to its new home “Muniong� between Cooma and Adaminaby in 2010. Our aim to produce large framed, structurally sound sheep, capable of consistently producing heavy fleeces of fine-medium wool remains unchanged.

Over the years we have reduced adult fibre diameter to 18.5-20 micron whilst still making gains in both wool cuts and bodyweights.

Emphasis has been placed on wool quality, which must be stylish, well nourished, long stapled with superior handle and measurements.

We believe that this blend of fine-medium wool, combined with high body and fleece weights is consistently the most profitable.

Avonside has been able to achieve these aims by accessing some of the industry’s best genetics through AI. Leading sires from both Roseville Park and Wurrook have been used with great success. Recent ram purchases include a $7,500 Tara Park ram in 2009 and a $5,000 sire at the 2011 7199 Roseville Park On Property Ram Sale.

Several sons of this sire will be available at this years’ sale, and all exhibit the exceptional wool quality of their father. Our latest AI programs were to Roseville Park 1864 in 2011 and Roseville Park 14 this year.

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Avonside Merino Stud will be holding a Ram Sale at “Muniong� on Tuesday November 12. We will offer 20 Rams through a Helmsmen Auction at 10am with inspections from 9am.

Following the Helmsmen sale, private treaty rams will become available for selection. All rams to be offered are September/October 2012 drop, shorn on the 4th March and mid-side sampled in late September. The 2013 sale rams are well grown and should present well on sale day. Refreshments also are available.

Our commitment to the improvement of our sheep and those of our clients remains unchanged and we endeavor to provide affordable, quality Rams and a professional service to our clients. We welcome any enquiries and urge interested merino breeders to attend our Sale.

20 Rams offered by Helmsman Auction at 10am followed by private treaty rams. Inspection from 9am.

Refreshments available.

Enquiries Welcome Contact Simon King Ph/Fax: (02) 6453 Mob: 0414 897 390 muniong@activ8.net.au

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For enquires contact the selling agents Cooma Associated Agents.

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Middle View Merino Stud

Pictured left, Mikala and Bob Walters. Photo by Stephanie Lees. Above and below: the 2012 sale.

Middle View Merino Stud has been through the toughest year, beyond drought, flood or fire.

The sudden loss of Bob in February, saw the heart of the family and stud in turmoil.

Mikala, Georgia and Brody were and still are devastated by this loss. Bob’s drive, determination and passion for the Merino industry has given the Walters family the strength to make Bob’s last drop of ram lambs the best ever presented at a Middle View Merino Stud on property ram sale.

Mikala has taken leave from teaching and set herself the challenge of maintaining the farm and stud.

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of running a farm and a Merino stud, she is proving that she is just as driven and passionate as Bob was.

Through the support of classer Craig Wilson and stud stock agent for Landmark, Rick Power, the 100 rams to be offered are some of the best Middle View have ever presented.

Several potential stud sires and top five percent of the drop will be offered to show clients Middle View Merino Stud is serious about producing rams of a high market quality.

Inspection of sale rams is welcome prior to the ram sale and clients are reminded flock rams will be available for purchase the day after the sale.

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Adina Merino Stud “Adina Merino Stud� was registered in 1986 and breeding quality Merinos is both the business and the passion of long time local family Ray, Margaret and James Barron.

Adina Merino Stud rams are run on the tough Monaro, they have hardy constitutions and fine to fine-medium wool on large frames. “Adina� sheep have become renowned for their heavy cutting and superior wool qualities.

2013 has proved to be both a busy and successful year on the showing circuit for Adina Merino Stud.

In July, “Adina� travelled to Bendigo with a team of 12 rams and ewes to exhibit for the first time at The National Sheep & Wool Show.

It is the largest Sheep Show in Australia where there were 650 Merinos competing in the Show After winning the 6 tooth Fine Wool Merino Ram Class, “Little Fergie� went on to win Champion Open Fine Wool Merino Ram then Champion Fine Wool Merino Ram and finally Grand Champion Fine Wool Ram of the Show. “Little Fergie� as he is affectionately known is a son of Grassy Creek 833 (Fergie) who is a son of Roseville Park 1135. He is an 18.1 Micron Ram with a SD of 3, CV of 16.6 and a comfort factor of 99.6, now weighing 150kg at 23 months.

Little Fergie has an extremely long wool staple and is covered right to the toes, wool that many have described as exceptional.

To compete at such a high level was a fabulous experience and to come home with 3 Broad Ribbons and 6 X Place ribbons made the trip well worthwhile and the Barron family are ecstatic at the success that was achieved.

In the last week of August the Barron family along with a team of Rams and ewes travelled to Dubbo to exhibit for the first time

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in the Rabobank National Merino Sheep Show where “Little Fergie� once again ensured the Stud brought home broad ribbons After winning the August shorn Fine Wool Merino Ram Class, “Little Fergie� went on to again win Champion August Shorn Fine Wool Merino Ram. This meant he was eligible to compete for the title of NSW Grand Champion Merino Ram, with “Little Fergie� being named the NSW Reserve G r a n d Champion .

A d i n a also enjoyed particular success with one of its Poll Merino Rams which earned the title of Reserve Champion FineMedium Wool Poll Merino Ram. “Little Fergie� was also 2013 Champion August Shorn Fine Wool Ram at Sydney Show and on a local level 2013 Supreme Exhibit at Dalgety.

In front of a crowd of onlookers interested to see how much wool he cut, “Little Fergie was shorn in Dubbo at the Show by the professional shearing team and he cut an impressive 16.4kg.

The Barron family are ecstatic at the success they have had on Merino Showing circuit this year and the results have by far exceeded the expectations of this little Stud from the Monaro.

This year “Adina Merino Stud� will offer 42 Merino and Poll Merino Rams for sale by auction on Monday November 11 at the AWI WoolStore, The sale will commence at 12noon and inspections will be available from 10am.

The Barron welcome any enquiry for inspections prior to the day.

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James Barron and “Little Fergie� at Dubbo earlier this year. Inset: “Little Fergie’s� wool.

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Hazeldean Merino Stud This year’s offering at Hazeldean of 130 Merino and Poll Merino rams gives breeders an opportunity to secure superior, measured, high per for mance genetics.

The line-up includes sons of proven, industry leading sires from Hazeldean as well as selected outside sires used to produce rams with performance and presence.

The standout sire of the Hazeldean program is currently Hazeldean 8.3561, a ram who excels in the production of low fibre diameter and exceptionally heavy fleeceweight

progeny able to maximize profitability regardless of what the micron premium is doing.

Some of the notable outside sires include Nerstane 8.0121 – a ram excelling in Sheep Genetics evaluation.

A son of 8.121 topped the recent Hazeldean Riverina Ram Sale on October 17 selling for $5400.

There are also some very good sons of Coromandel Poll 7.0002 and Stockman Jim. In keeping with the studs core breeding objectives, outside sires have been progeny tested and evaluated through Sheep Genetics and/or Central Test Sire Evaluation prior to use.

They are therefore assessed before being introduced into the flock.

As always the case, Hazeldean’s core objective is to deliver more profitable sheep to its clients.

H a z e l d e a n clients continue to excel in Australia’s largest and most comprehensive wether trial, the Peter Westblade Memorial Merino Challenge, the

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latest results showing clients using Hazeldean rams being amongst the most profitable. “It is very satisfying to see clients sheep performing at the top in trials and know they are at the top of their game and making serious money with Hazeldean sheep.�

Says Jim Buyers are given the complete tools in order to make the best decisions on the rams that will be breeding their next generation of high

performing sheep.

As usual. the Hazeldean sale rams will have full ASBV’s, indexes, rankings and latest wool test results.

In addition, all rams have been body weighed and this information can be included in the selection and ranking process..

View videos of clients and industry leaders at www. hazeldean.com.au/ videos Pictured, Hazeldean rams and last year’s sale.

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The evidence is clear. Hazeldean Merino genetics are more profitable.

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Round Plain Merino Stud Jenny and Gordon Crowe, Cross Roads, Berridale 6456 8884 Rainfall: 600mm Flock average 18.5 micron Flock No: 4448 OJD Staus: Vaccinated Gudair Health status: Brucellosis accredited free Footrot accredited free.

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Round Plain Stud is operated by principals Gordon and Jenny Crowe at ‘Cross Roads’ Berridale.

It was founded in March 1990 with the purchase of 56 ewes and one ram from Merryville Stud.

Since March 1991 the stud had purchased top stud ewes from Merrignee Stud and five stud rams in the next five years.

In 2003 and 2004 the stud purchased two stud rams from Wurrook Merino Stud in Victoria, both of which are Merryville blood.

Four more rams were purchased, one in 2007, 2008, 2009 and one in 2010.

This year we purchased two more stud rams, both from Wurrook.

Round Plain has always achieved some of the top prices for its flock sheep at Cooma commercial sales.

The aim at Round Plain is to breed a true fine wool sheep with bight long stapled, stylish wool with good fleece weights.

The sale rams average this year is 16.2 micron.

In 2007 the top-priced ram was sold to Grathlyn Merino Stud at Mudgee. They also purchased our top-priced ram in 2008.

In the past few years, Round Plain has sold rams to the Southern Tablelands and South Coast.

Sires in use : Wurrook Ben, Wurrook Can, Wurrook Ringo, Round Plain Sam x Can. In 2010, Round plain took John Williams on board as stud classer.

The stud currently has 250 stud ewes, 550 flock ewes and run approximately 1500 sheep in total, with 50 ram offered annually This will be Round Plain’s third on-property sale and will have 16 rams offered under the Helmsman system at 3pm on Wednesday November 13.

There will also be a selection of rams after the auction.

Anyone wishing to inspect the rams prior to sale should contact Jenny or Gordon on 6456 8884.

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Buyers inspect rams for sale at the 2012 Round Plain sale. Below: an impressive fleece display.

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Cottage Park Merino Stud Cottage Park Merinos celebrates 60 years of Merino breeding this year.

Cottage Park Merinos are renowned for their large frames and heavy cutting wool qualities.

Cottage Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to strengthening the gene pool in the stud has continued with the purchase of the second top priced Roseville Park ram at the Dubbo National Ram sale in August for $15,000.

The ram is an industry trait leader with ASBVs for F.W +20.8* F.D2.3 BWT +6.6 FP+146 MP +166* (denotes industry trait leader).

The ram cut just over 16kg of wool and will be on display at our open day on Sunday November 10, along with some young sires.

The sale team will also be penned for an inspection prior to sale day on Wednesday November 13.

Everyone is welcome to inspect the sheep at

their leisure and we look forward to seeing you there.

Cottage Park has taken out top honours at the Australian National Field Days 2012-2015 wether trial in the first shearing near Orange recently.

The team of 15 wethers had an average total GFW of 8.5kg an average FD of 17.9 and an average BWT of 57.7kg.

Their average fleece value $/ hd was $65.26 and is $25 in front of the lowest rank team and $15 in front of the yearly team average of $51.41 consisting of 29 teams.

When making your choice on rams this season be clear in your mind what you want your sheep program to be for the next three seasons.

Determine what market you are breeding for, because the decision you make now will carry the consequences for that time, the right decision will be rewarding and profitable.

Although some sheep can handle minimal

management better than others, your management is the key to making the breed profitable.

Remember, all breeds have their virtues itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about type for you, your management and your environment.

Pictured, Mark Pendergast and Lawrence Clifford.

Our versatile wool The quality and versatility of Australian wool has captured significant interest at trade and fashion shows from London to Shanghai during the current trade show season.

An important time of year for those who source fabric and designs, The Woolmark Company (TWC) has been present at over seven trade shows over the last two months and has reported strong enquiry about the natural fibre at events such as Spin Expo Shanghai, Milano Unica and Première Vision Paris and Spin Expo New York.

With manufacturers, brands and designers all looking to create the next leading designs, Australian Merino wool is capturing significant interest with tools such as The Wool Lab and the Looking for Wool Sourcing Guide.

The Wool Lab is a seasonal guide to the most inspiring wool trends and best products, created to inspire and inform fashion professionals regarding the infinite potential of Merino wool.

COTTAGE PARK

MERINO STUD 19th Annual On-Property Ram Sale

CELEBRATING 60 YEARS

Wednesday 13th November 2013 Inspection 9.00am, Sale 12pm

ON-PROPERTY OPEN DAY Sunday 10th November 2013, 9.30am - 4.00pm

New extension - more room - MORE RAMS FOR ENQUIRIES CONTACT

Mark and Jodie Pendergast â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cottage Parkâ&#x20AC;?, Cooma NSW 2630 MONITORED NEGATIVE 3V

P/F: 02 6453 5559

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Never having shown wool before, strongest wool ewes and Mark and Maxine Blyton of Cooma a few of the smaller/finer took home the award for highest ewes. Because we do all value commercial fleece and the shearing ourselves we champion commercial fleece at this are able to cull across the yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cooma show, the same fleece board if we miss any. then went on to win the highest value This year we will convert commercial fleece at the Monaro the flock to 100 percent Merino Muster in May. Merinos and although Not only did the Adina blood wether we have the capacity fleece earn the Blytons $400 in prize to increase our sheep money, it was also valued by judges tively, the at $77.41 & $65.29 respectively, fleece weighed 8.9 kilos and tested 21.5 microns. on While Mark works y neighbouring property â&#x20AC;&#x153;Myallaâ&#x20AC;? and Maxine manages Jemalong Wools Cooma branch, together they also run a small, 1335 hectare grazing enterprise on their properties â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cosmosâ&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Banool Westâ&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kurri-Kurriâ&#x20AC;? and lease properties â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wayerylâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sunny Cornerâ&#x20AC;? where they 50 run 450 merino ewes, 250 red merino wethers, 120 crossbred ewes and more than 200 res are head of cattle. The pastures nsisting of predominantly native, consisting corkscrew and medic burr, while there are some improved phalaris based numbers, we have no pastures and some Lucerne paddocks intention to so at this which are used for both hay making stage due to our off farm and grazing. commitments. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our Merino enterprise was Our average cut per established in 1995 with the purchase head last season, across of Murrumbucca blood ewes. We all mobs was 6.8kg and the have been using Adina rams for fleece wool on average over 10 years, which we join at over the last two years approximately one percent in April for has tested 20.6 microns, a September lambing.

1.6% Vm, 72.1% yld, 99mm, Our aim is to produce a big frame, 33nkt and has sold for an heavy cutting ewe with soft skin that average of 934 c/kg (1296 produces; soft bold crimping clean). The wool is sold wool displaying good through Jemalong Wool and MERINO WEEK WE O colour and bloom. We is marketed depending N I E ER cull for obvious structural on a number of factors and wool faults, then including; our available if we can afford to finances, the market and cull heavier we pull the market outlook.

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Mark Blyton and helper. set staggered reserves on Wooltrade and wait for the market to come to us, rather than trying to pick the right Auction sale week. Our wooltrade reserves are always set above the 50th Percentile and often into the higher percentile bands.

The majority of sheep we sell are sold through either the Cooma or Wagga sale yards, with the age,

type and weight depending on the season. In previous years our main shearing has been in late May early June (as this is our quietest time of year), however in an effort to move shearing away from joining and into a warmer time of year, we are in the process of moving shearing to later in the calendar year.â&#x20AC;?

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Greenland Merino Stud John, Jenny & Greg Alcock Flock no: 4188 Poll Flock no: 1109 J & J 02 64536244 J & J 0437898982 Greg: 02 64536206 Email: alcock@skymesh.com.au www.greenlandmerinos.com.au Greenland Merino Stud is holding an on-property ram sale on Monday November 11 at 3pm.

Inspection of this yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; team of 80 Merino and Poll Merino sale rams will be from 12noon, or anyone wishing to have a preview prior to the sale are welcome, just phone for an appointment on 64536244, 0437898982 or Greg 64536206.

The Greenland ram sale will be held at Mountain View, on the Snowy River Way, 50 kms south of Cooma and 50 kms north of Bombala.

Come and view the rams, have a yarn and a cuppa with us, and a barbecue.

The only on-property Merino ram sale auction in the Bombala Shire.

Greenland has been registered since 1985 and breeds Merino sheep that are suited to most environments throughout Australia.

This is evidenced by the fact that Greenland rams are sold to most states of Australia. Greenland has concentrated for 27 years of careful selection through our ewe base.

The rams reflect our breeding objectives of merino sheep that are structurally sound, well balanced with good white wool, staple length and most importantly they must have a good constitution, and are highly fertile with very stylish medium and fine- medium wool and flystrike resistant.

Greenland benchmark their

sheep in Wether Trials, Sire evaluations as well as showing at most local shows and most major Merino sheep shows having great success with all three, mainly Great Southern Supreme Merino Show in Canberra, The Royal Canberra Show and The Royal Sydney Show, winning the highest point score of the 2013 Royal Easter Sydney Show Objective Measurement Classes with our Top Greenland Ewe for three years in a row.

As well, Greenland won the Junior Champion Ewe and the Grand Champion Fleece of the Sydney Royal Easter Show District Exhibits.

The Greenland properties are in Cooma Monaro Shire and Bombala Shire.

Greenland has been performance recording the ewes for 27 years.

All sale rams have been indexed and ranked. Greenland is a family run business with John and Jenny Alcock and Greg, Nikki, Tom and Ben Alcock, the team to talk to on the day.

We provide a free sheep classing service for our clients and are willing to give any advice on future selection.

This is a golden opportunity to purchase top rams at very affordable prices.

Merino sheep are a most incredible meat and wool factory which is

why we have an everlasting passion for them.

The past year has been kind to us with a good season. The rams have grown well in the paddock without any supplementary feed.

Come and join us for the sale and a barbecue and other refreshments on the day.

The catalogue is available now on

www.greenlandmerinos.com.au or if you would like to be placed on our mailing list please phone us on the above numbers.

Pictured, Ben Litchfield and Greg Alcock, with the 2012 top-priced ram and buyers.

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New Learn About Wool kits deliver our fibre to the classroom A brand new resource is now available to both primary and secondary schools with the launch of the Australian Wool Innovation Education Kits.

Developed in conjunction with leading primary and secondary teachers, the free Learn About Wool kits include multimedia presentations, fabric and fibre samples, factsheets and posters. The extensive classroom resources describe in detail the on-farm production, processing, marketing and fashion aspects of Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural fibre.

Whether investigating wool as a material for a fashion project, exploring its rich and colourful history or investigating the way modern wool producers manage the natural environment, the Learn About Wool kit contains material to engage and excite students across all ages and learning areas.

The kit has already been classroom-tested by many teachers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Learn About Wool kit will enable me to explore how wool is produced and what happens after it leaves the farm with my students. The samples will enable them to touch and feel the product as they learn. The broad range of factsheets give me the

confidence to talk about different aspects and the additional images and videos on the USB add an extra dimension to my teaching. The kit is an excellent resource for kinder to Year 10 students,â&#x20AC;? said Mrs Peta Copps, Infants teacher, St Matthews Catholic School Mudgee.

Large fabric samples within the kit allow children to feel the softness of Australian wool and are supported by text and graphics explaining the many potential users of the fibre. Large posters explain the journey wool takes from the sheepâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s back through both woollen and worsted processing to the end user. Two sets of extensive factsheets contain significant industry information in easy-todigest graphics and text. The Workboot Series book â&#x20AC;&#x153;Woolâ&#x20AC;? is included as an informative resource developed by the Kondinin Group and continues to be popular with students of all ages.

Additional information, videos and PDF resources are contained within a USB drive which is included.

The kit builds on Australian Wool Innovationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s education portfolio which continues to reconnect new generations of Australians with our countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most famous fibre.

With tens of thousands of Sam the Lamb colouring books and posters distributed yearly, The Workboot series on Wool in school libraries and the Wool4SkoolÂŽ competition now engaging more than 1000 students annually, the message of living naturally and choosing wool is reaching many young Australians.

Learn About Wool kits are free to

any primary or secondary teacher, simply contact the AWI Helpline on 1800 070 099 or email teacherskit@ wool.com.

Best wishes from Monaro Wool Monaro Wool and Schute-Bell wish all the Studs and Vendors selling with the Monaro Merino Association every success in the upcoming week of MMA Ram Sales.

As always, Market and Seasonal conditions have had challenges for Monaro Sheep- producers and Studs over the last twelve months.

Investing in well-bred sheep and proven Genetics is a crucial actor in maintain viable commercial flocks.

Monaro Stud producers have always enjoyed a strong reputation amongst the Sheep and Wool Community for the quality of their stock.

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This reputation has been backed-up with good peformances by the local producers in Wether Trials, Ewe Competiitions, Shows, Exhibits and Interstate Ram Sales over the last 12 months.

Monaro Wool and Schute-Bell look forward to a positive week of Sales and activities for the MMA, and their vendors.

Any enquiries from clients, vendors, visitors for the Monaro and producers, are most welcome and can be made to the Monaro Wool/Schute-Bell Wool Stores at Polo Flat in Cooma on (02) 64524494.

Monaro Merino Association Ram Selling Week: 11th - 15th November

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 10TH OPEN DAY Cooma Office: 6452 6565 Myles Buchanan: 0418 410 983

COTTAGE PARK: 9:30am - 3pm, On Property CARLEON PARK: 10am - 4pm, On Property

Mark Pendergast Don & Lyn Southwell

Ph: 6453 5559 Ph: 6454 4025

ADINA: GREENLAND:

Ray & James Barron John Alcock

Ph: 6454 3149 Ph: 6453 6244

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12noon, AWH Woolstore Polo Flat 3pm, On Property

Cooma Office: 6452 1000 Rob Nicholl: 0428 973 520 Tim Schofield: 0428 526 733

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 13TH

Ph: 6453 7199 Ph: 6454 3049 Ph: 6456 6744

COTTAGE PARK: 12 noon, On Property ROUND PLAIN: 3pm, On Property

Mark Pendergast Jenny & Gordon Crowe

Ph: 6453 5559 Ph: 6453 5559

HAZELDEAN:

Jim Litchfield

Ph: 0417 676 561

1pm, On Property

MMA Vice President Drew Chapman Ph: 6458 8129

10am, On Property â&#x20AC;&#x153;Muniongâ&#x20AC;?

Simon & Kristina King 12:30, Dalgety Showground Peter & Jayne Lette 5pm, On Property Mikala, Georgia & Brody Walters

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 14TH

MMA President Simon King Ph: 6453 7199

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 12TH AVONSIDE: CONRAYN: MIDDLEVIEW:

MONARO MERINO ASSOCIATION

MMA Secretary/Treasurer Sue Clayton Ph: 6456 3735