Merino Sires

Traditionally, the Benmore flock was founded on a Merryville genetic base.

 

Since the mid 2000's, Centre Plus, Earnscleugh and Nerstane sires have been introduced to lift overall flock productivity.

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During the last five years, we have made a deliberate shift toward selecting sires that offer a balanced combination of carcass performance, reproductive efficiency and wool quality. This has been achieved largely through the use of artificial insemination, primarily utilising imported frozen semen.

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Alongside these influential sires, we have retained and used a significant number of their sons—chosen for their ability to maintain the wool quality Benmore is renowned for, while also delivering the productivity gains of the newer genetics.

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The table below outlines estimated breeding values (EBVs) for key traits of the sires introduced into the Benmore genetic pool over the past five years.