They aim to sell the lambs in July, usually going to Southern Meats in Goulburn where they have a good relationship. Austin said they targeted an average live weight of 60kg across the drop, with past consignments yielding 46 to 47% or an average of 28kg dressed. By following this program, Austin said they are able to produce Merino wethers with a combined meat and wool value of $300 per head at current market rates. The “Connen Hill” flock has been cutting an average of 6kg of 18.5-micron wool with the focus on producing sheep that have soft, white wool that is less susceptible to the weather. “We can get a lot of summer rain so we are really looking for wool that will handle that type of weather and not get a heap of colour.” “ We can get a lot of summer rain so we are really looking for wool that will handle that type of weather and not get a heap of colour.” – 39 – Grasmere Poll Merino Stud 1673 Dirnaseer Road, Bethungra NSW 2590 Yvette McKenzie . 0427 240 579 Eric McKenzie . 0459 231 988 ymckenzie@bigpond.com Grand Champion Fine Wool Poll Ram Sydney Royal Easter Show 2025 Grasmere ‘Felix’ 230588 Mic 16.2 . SD 2.2 . CV 13.7 . CF 99.8 On-Property Unhoused Ram Sale Tuesday 30th September 2025 . 2pm Inspections from 11am . Helmsman Auction
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