SHEEP BREEDING INSPECTION REPORT
prepared by Dr. J. Watts on 24 August 2008
Date of Inspection: 12 August 2008
Previous inspection: 8 February 2008
Flock: Wyambeh Poll Merino Stud
Owner: Peter Campbell
Address: MS111 Roma Qld 4455.
tel: 07 4626 5454
email: pmcam@bigpond.com
Breeding objective:To improve the density, length and quality of fibres grown by a plain-bodied sheep of high fecundity, high growth rate and good muscle patterning.
Breeding programAs mentioned in the last report, the Wyambeh flock has made remarkable progress in conformation, growth rate, muscle patterning and fertility in recent years. SRS® breeding principles are being applied properly.
Young sire selection
Seven young rams were selected as sires.
| Ram | Sire | Dam | Hwt | Yfat | Yemd | FD | CV |
| 070005 | KA109 | 040178 | 4.6 | 0.9 | 3.1 | 18.0 | 16.7 |
| 070021 | KA109 | 041676 | 6.1 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 18.8 | 14.9 |
| 070051 | KA109 | 040575 | 2.9 | 0.7 | 2.4 | 19.0 | 16.8 |
| 070207 | 050159 | 020530 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 19.3 | 16.6 |
| 070343 | 050754 | 040592 | 8.4 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 17.5 | 14.9 |
| 070461 | LE154 | 050379 | 5.1 | 0.1 | 1.6 | 16.0 | 16.3 |
WestTech (Barcaldine) ram sale12 young rams were selected for sale.
Grade rams
68 young rams were selected for sale.
Stud ewes
54 young ewes were selected
Breeding recommendations
See report of 18 February 2008
Marketing initiatives
See report of 18 February 2008
SRS® compliance issues
No mulesing: mulesing has ceased.
Next inspection
Joining in February 2009