The Elders
Victorian Merino Sire Evaluation Trials
Host Property Tuloona (2006, 2007)
Property Information:
Michael and Jane Craig of Tuloona Pastoral Services will host the 2006
and 2007 Sire Evaluation. Michael heads up an impressive and dedicated
fine wool enterprise at Harrow, Victoria. Each year Tuloona uses Laserscan®
and Length & Strength testing to fine tune their traditional sheep
selection processes to achieve the following aims:
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Host property Arundale (2004, 2005)
Progeny Location:
‘Arundale’ is 2300 ha of pasture improved country with
buckshot/sandy loam/grey loam soil types and a 26 inch average rainfall.
It is located approximately 60km north of Hamilton at Balmoral.
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Host property Gringegalgona (2002, 2003)
Progeny Location:
The Gringegalgona property, run by Stephen and Judith Silcock is located
in the Dundas Highlands. It lies on shallow clay and sandy loams in
undulating tableland red gum country on the midway between Cavendish
and Balmoral, 48kms north west of Hamilton. The average annual rainfall
at Gringegalgona is 675mm (27”). Progeny are managed under strict
commercial conditions.
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Host property Kerrsville (2000, 2001)
Progeny Location:
The Kerrsville property is run by Robert, Judi and Sam Plush as is
located approximately 20kms south of Balmoral, in the Western District
of Victoria. Average annual rainfall of 720mm on a predominantly clay
loam soil type.
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Host property The Mountain Dam (1998- 1999)
Progeny Location:
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