Carricowie Poll Merino Stud

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CARRICOWIE Poll Merino Stud was established at Brentwood in 1984.

The stud is holding its annual on-property auction on Tuesday, August 15.

“Our aim is to breed a fast-growing animal without compromising on wool cut or quality,” owner Bronte Blyth said.

“We use an artificial insemination program each year to achieve our objectives, which are to breed big framed, heavy wool cutting sheep with bright white wool – in essence a dual-purpose animal.”

Carricowie is offering 80 well-grown young rams, aged 14 to 15 months old, in the main auction with another 50 available for private selection.

“Last year our auction rams were sold to an average of $1512 and a top price of $5400,” Bronte said.

“The past 12 months of varying feed quality and quantity, and the weather, has proven how hardy the Merino is.

“In my opinion, there has never been a more exciting time to be a Poll Merino breeder.”

Carricowie’s stud is Ovine Brucellosis Accredited (certificate number 834) and has been Ovine Johne’s vaccinating for 18 years.

“This year, we will be displaying sheep at the South East Stud Merino Field Day, Keith, the Northern Areas Field Day at Jamestown, the Royal Adelaide Show and our own property,” Bronte said.

“We look forward to welcoming clients and visitors to our inspection day on Tuesday, August 8 and auction a week later.”

For more information, call Bronte on 0429 199 613.