2017 Bundilla Poll Merino’s Ram Sale Results
214 poll merino rams sold Average price $2665 Top price – $6000 to long term clients Russell, Helen, Andy & Ally Ellis from “Pentown” Chesney Vale, Victoria 56 repeat & new clients from four states.
The Leading Maternal Merino
Our breeding strategy focusing on a true dual-purpose sheep that targets merino fleece, prime lambs and the surplus ewe market opportunities. Our genetic achievements; Merino fleece quality and cut per head, with an average adult 18.7 micron at a cut of 7.8kgs. We are increasing staple length and strength as we select towards a plainer…
Breeding the Most Efficient Ewe
By June 2015, the Australian sheep flock is forecast to decline 0.9% on year-ago levels, to 71 million head. 41 million of this population are breeding ewes, with 22 million being merino ewes for pure merino breeding. The merino continues to be the dominant breed in the Australian sheep industry although to continue this and…
Bundilla 30 years focus on Growth
As seasonal conditions are changing sheep breeders across eastern states of Australia are showing greater intent to turn off lambs earlier as a risk management tool. With this in mind increasing the Bundilla PWWT or 200 day weights is a key selection point for our breeding program for the next 10 years. The 2014 drop…