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Assessor Comments
Kelvin Donnan (Level 1 Accredited)
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MT CHALLICUM FARMING -
'Challicum', BALLYROGAN, VIC
Lot Id
White PIC tag near ear
PIC Number(s)
3ARMF025
Accreditation(s)
LPA
, MSA
scale Weights
Time of Last Access to Feed
9:00am 13/08/2026
Time Assessed
3:00pm 13/08/2026
Hours off Feed
6 hours
Average Weight
At Assessment
13/08/2026
Live
40.5 kgs
Dressed
16.2 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 40%)
Weight Range
31 kgs to 47 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
18/08/2026 (3 days)
Live
38.5 kgs based on -5% Del. Adj.
Dressed
16.2 kgs
Live weight gain 0 grams/day
Weight Range
29 kgs to 45 kgs Liveweight at delivery
| Assessment: Individual on 13/08/2026 Sampled: 74 Head (16%) | |||||||||
| Weight Class | Weight Range | Fat Scores | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | Totals | |||||||
| Dressed | Live | 6-10 | 11-15 | ||||||
| 14 | 12.1 - 14.0 | 30 - 35 | 15% | 0% | 15% | ||||
| 16 | 14.1 - 16.0 | 35 - 40 | 22% | 1% | 23% | ||||
| 18 | 16.1 - 18.0 | 40 - 45 | 53% | 1% | 54% | ||||
| 20 | 18.1 - 20.0 | 45 - 50 | 8% | 0% | 8% | ||||
| Totals | 98% | 2% | 100% | ||||||
fact_check Assessed
Has EID Tags
Yes
Breeds
| Sire | Dam | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 % | Pure | Merino | Merino |
Ext. Breed
Mount Challicum Blood & Bred Merino Wether Lambs
Drop
10
Aug 2025 to
21
Sep 2025
Age Breakup: 11-12 Months
Weaning
Lambs weaned
08/12/2025
Drenched & Vaccinated at weaning.
Assessor Comments
450 - (4 Decks) "Mount Challicum Blood & Bred" - stylish line of dual purpose poll merino & merino wether lambs, shorn and presenting in strong store to forward store condition & on the improve. Well grown lambs that are a dual purpose proposition coming from a good starting weight & with all the hard work already done here. Lambs on feeders and quality pastures with time on their side as we regularly sell the Mt Challicum lambs as lambs well into November. Lambs that would also grow into productive high quality fine wool producers in this strong and positive wool market if you wish to go that way. The Mount Challicum wool is highly regarded and highly sought in the premium end of the wool market. Ideal feeder weighted lambs. Buy with confidence.
Assessor
Kelvin Donnan (Level 1 Accredited)
Phone: 0417 900 631
Parallel Assessed By : Patrick McGrath
history History & Management
Introduced Sheep
Rams Only have been introduced onto the consignment property in the last 5 years
Footrot
All consigned sheep are from a flock that is free of Virulent Footrot
Consigned sheep are from a flock that is NOT free of Benign Footrot or Scald
Further Information: In a typical Western district winter / spring some light scald can be evident on Challicum. Note, NO scald is on Mount Challicum the seedstock property of these wethers.
Further Information: In a typical Western district winter / spring some light scald can be evident on Challicum. Note, NO scald is on Mount Challicum the seedstock property of these wethers.
Feet were not inspected at assessment
Lice
All consigned sheep are from a flock that is free of Lice
Scabby Mouth Vaccination
100% of this consignment have not been treated with a Scabby Mouth Vaccination prior to sale
Health Treatments
Drenched - 08/06/2026 - Trifecta
Health Declaration
A National Sheep Health Declaration will be provided at Delivery AT BUYER REQUEST
JD Approved Vaccinates
Sheep are JD Approved Vaccinates.
Vendor has been continuously vaccinating all retained lambs in the flock for 15 years
Other JD Management
All females on Mt Challicum and Challicum have been in the OJD program for a min 15 years.
Mulesed
Yes
Pain Relief
Yes
Mulesing Types
Moderate: 100%
Shearing Info
Shorn 06 Jul 2026
Not Crutched
Wool Length
60% 0 - 0.25"
40% 0.25 - 0.5"
Majority Length
6 Millimetres
Degree Burr
Nil
Degree Seed
None Observed
Shedding Breed Contact
No known contact with shedding breeds
Skin Comment
Nice plain bodied to light wrinkle skins, neatly shorn. Skins will be ideal length when lambs ready to process.
Wool Comment
The Mt Challicum Flock is a fine wool flock producing 4.8-5.5kg of wool cut annually for the adult sheep & averages around 16.2-16.8 micron.
Vendor Bred
Yes
Stock History
'Mount Challicum' bred & blood merino wether lambs.
Grazing Conditions
Lambs have been running on a self sown cereal crop since early June and now on improved pastures with barley in feeders & lambs are on the do since shearing.
Trained On Grain
Yes - Barley feeders in with lambs
Other Health Information
Returned same
Vendor Comments
Our Spring Drop (Aug/Sept 2025) wether lambs offered to the market. Wool off these lambs regularly tests 16-16.5micron.
local_shipping Delivery
Delivery Period
18/08/2026 to 22/08/2026
(5 days)
Delivery Point
'Challicum', approx 20km East of Ararat & 5km South of Buangor
ARARAT VIC 3377
Lat: -37.2836413 / Lng: 142.931597
Agent Contact
Kelvin Donnan
Mobile
0417 900 631
Email
[email protected]
Trucking Access
Semi Trailer
Wet Weather Accessible
Yes
Loading Facilities
Rear Loading
Loading Ramp
Single Deck
Trucking Access Additional Directions
Good truck access.
Delivery Comments
24 hours notice required.
Trading Terms
Nutrien Terms of Trade
Movement Restrict.
None provided. [Please note: It is the responsibility of the Purchaser to satisfy all state compliances in regard to the movement of this lot.]
Sale Types
$/Head
NLIS Note
If you are purchasing livestock from AuctionsPlus, please remember its the buyers responsibility to transfer your purchased animals onto your PIC in the NLIS database.
To do this you can access your account at www.nlis.com.au or if you require assistance, please contact the NLIS Helpdesk on 1800 654 743
NATIONAL LAMB SALE
No. 128802
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Tue,
18 August 2026,
1:00 PM (SYD, NSW) AEST
WA 11:00 AM
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NT 12:30 PM
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QLD 1:00 PM
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SA 12:30 PM
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Kelvin Donnan
Assessor & Delivery Agent
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