Terrick Merinos: Queensland Merino Stud Producing Relevant Genetics for the Rangelands

Terrick Merinos uses a common-sense balance between science, technology and practical sheep breeding to produce relevant genetics for Queensland sheep and wool producers. It prides itself on producing ‘whole of industry’ animals to maximise all areas of income.

The stud is committed to improvement and innovation using pure merino genetics and a rigorous selection system.

Rams to $1600 at Terrick on-property sale

There was a total clearance of 83 rams averaging $745 at the Terrick Merinos on property sale at Amaroo on 1 October. Eleven separate buyers made purchases with the top price of $1600 being paid twice.

A crowd of 70 people attended and Rick and Jenny Keogh and family would like to thank everyone who supported the day, particularly those who helped behind the scenes.

Single ram auction results (XLS 30KB)
Penned ram auction results (XLS 30KB)

Top priced rams

Ian Walker buying on behalf of the Moonbong Trust Ravensbourne Blackall bought one of the top priced rams by Nerstane 43 (+13.4 fleece weight, -1.5 micron, +18.6 body weight).

Graham Moffat from Camoola Park Longreach purchased a poll ram (+27.1 fleece weight, -0.9 micron, +28.7 body weight).

Willy Chandler from Home Creek Barcaldine paid $1550 for the third pen (+36% Fleece weight, -0.3 micron, +16% body weight).

Volume buyers

Volume buyers included the Moonbong Trust which picked up 12 rams, Peter Evans from Woodbine (Blackall) with 17, Allan Walker from Gowan (Blackall) with 14, and Colin and Roslyn Wood from Koondoo (Blackall) with 12.

Other buyers were Brian and Gay Tully from Tenham (Quilpie) with 8, along with David and Heather Morton who also purchased 8. Peter Mackay from Hereward (Winton) purchased 5, Bill and Sally Cripps from Melrose (Blackall) bought 4, and Willy Chandler from Home Creek (Barcaldine) went away with 2.