465 Ewe Lambs
Lot 605 · MALDON, Central Victoria
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chat Assessor Comments
Nick Byrne (Level 2 Accredited)
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S. FORD & SONS PROPRIETARY LIMITED - Bradford Rd, Barhingup, CAMPBELLS CREEK, VIC
PIC Number(s)
3MXBC008
Accreditation(s)
LPA
Time of Last Access to Feed
9:00am 31/03/2026
Time Assessed
2:00pm 31/03/2026
Hours off Feed
5 hours


Average Weight
At Assessment
31/03/2026
Live
28.9 kgs
Dressed
9.5 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 33%)
Weight Range
22 kgs to 40 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
08/04/2026 (6 days)
Live
28.2 kgs based on -3% Del. Adj.
Dressed
9.6 kgs
Live weight gain 20 grams/day
Weight Range
21 kgs to 39 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Individual on 31/03/2026 Sampled: 243 Head (52%)
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
1 Totals
Dressed Live 0-5
08 0 - 8.0 0 - 24 5% 5%
10 8.1 - 10.0 25 - 30 67% 67%
12 10.1 - 12.0 31 - 36 27% 27%
14 12.1 - 14.0 37 - 42 1% 1%
Totals 100% 100%
Comment on Fat Score 1 Sheep
Light 1 score lambs, that are on the improve. Caution would be needed if transporting long distances.
Has EID Tags
Yes
Breeds
Sire Dam
100 % Pure Merino Merino
Ext. Breed
Merryville blood
Drop
10 Jun 2025 to 10 Jul 2025
Age Breakup: June/ July 25 drop
Weaning
Lambs weaned 13/10/2025
Assessor Comments
Final stage of S Ford & Sons flock dispersal. This line of ewe lambs represents the tops of the 25 drop, ( 20 %tail removed ). With the corect husbundary the sheep have the abilty to grow into quality fine wool ewes that will micron around 17 as mature sheep.
Assessor
Nick Byrne (Level 2 Accredited)
Parallel Assessed By : Hugo Gibson
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
All consigned sheep are from a flock that is free of Benign Footrot or Scald
Feet were not inspected at assessment
Lice
Consigned sheep are from a flock that is NOT free of Lice
Details: Has been traces of lice on the property, all sheep dipped in the last month.
Scabby Mouth Vaccination
100% of this consignment have not been treated with a Scabby Mouth Vaccination prior to sale
Health Treatments
Dipped - 17/03/2026 - Extinosad
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 10 years
Mulesed
Yes
Pain Relief
Yes
Mulesing Types
Moderate: 100%
Shearing Info
Shorn 04 Feb 2026
Not Crutched
Wool Length
100% 0.25 - 0.5"
Majority Length
10 Millimetres
Degree Burr
Very Light Type: Clover
Degree Seed
Light Type: Barley grass and corkscrew
Shedding Breed Contact
No known contact with shedding breeds
Skin Comment
Typical of bare shorn light merino lambs. Do appear washed out a little after being dipped. Note approx 30% showing stain from fresh capweed, refer photos.
Wool Comment
Stylish bright white fine wool.
Vendor Bred
Yes
Sheep not tagged at time of assessment, and will be tagged prior to delivery
Stock History
Final stage of flock dispersal. Merryville blood for in excess of 20 years. Tops of drop.
Bloodlines
Merryville
% of Merryville rams used in sire group
Unknown
No. of years on Merryville bloodline
20 years
Grazing Conditions
Short fresh pasture, rye, clover & cape weed.
Other Health Information
Returned same
Vendor Comments
Final stage of flock dispersal, tops of drop.
Joining Details
Not Station Mated
Any Access To Rams or Stags?
To vendor's best knowledge, this lot has had no access to rams or stags.
Delivery Period
08/04/2026 to 10/04/2026 (3 days)
Delivery Point
20 Bradford Road, Barringhup
MALDON VIC 3463
Lat: -36.9980464 / Lng: 144.0685988
NLIS Transfer
Vendor/Agent willing to Scan and Transfer sheep AT BUYER REQUEST at cost of $1.00/head
Agent Contact
Nick Byrne
Mobile 0428 546 825
Trucking Access
B-Double
Wet Weather Accessible
Yes
Loading Facilities
Rear Loading
Loading Ramp
Single Deck
Delivery Comments
48 hours notice required
Trading Terms
Nutrien Livestock normal T&Cs
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
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Nick Byrne Assessor & Delivery Agent
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