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Benmore Merino Stud

 

 

The Benmore Merino Stud was founded in 1983 by Jim Sutherland and has been run by Bill and Andrew since they returned to take over Benmore Station in 1985.


The stud has remained dedicated to producing high-quality spinners’ wool and is well regarded for its bright, white fibre.

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Benmore Station's Breeding Objectives:

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  • Rapid post-weaning growth (PWT EBV of 5kg and above)

  • White spinners wool suitable for high-end fashion brands as well as active outdoor

  • Increase clean fleece weight (YCFW EBV of 15% and above)

  • Maintain micron

  • Increase muscling (YEMD of 1.8mm and above)

  • Increase fat (YFAT of 0.8 and above)

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In most years, an artificial insemination program is undertaken with the best rams we can find in the industry to move us forward. This policy has delivered some significant gains to both our stud flock and our commercial flock in recent years.

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The merino stud is the foundation of the half-bred and quarter-bred rams that we also produce.

 

In recent years the stud has had a significant focus on improving performance through the careful use of outside sires based on their EBVs and physical attributes.

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Check out our Benmore Sires page for information about our Sires.

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