142 NSM Ewes
Lot 894 · CARAGABAL, SW Slopes & Plains
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chat Assessor Comments
John Joyce (Level 2 Accredited)
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AB & KH TAYLOR - "Kalkah East" Mid Western Hwy Caragabal NSW 2810, CARAGABAL, NSW
Lot Id
Blue Tag - NC243454
PIC Number(s)
NC243454
Accreditation(s)
MSA (780R)
Time of Last Access to Feed
7:00am 22/01/2026
Time Assessed
11:00am 23/01/2026
Hours off Feed
28 hours


Average Weight
At Assessment
23/01/2026
Live
60.1 kgs
Dressed
25.2 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 42%)
Weight Range
50 kgs to 71 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
29/01/2026 (4 days)
Live
60.3 kgs based on 0% Del. Adj.
Dressed
25.3 kgs
Live weight gain 50 grams/day
Weight Range
50 kgs to 71 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Individual on 23/01/2026 Sampled: 40 Head (28%)
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
1 2 3 Totals
Dressed Live 0-5 6-10 11-15
22 20.1 - 22.0 48 - 52 5% 3% 0% 8%
24 22.1 - 24.0 53 - 57 3% 18% 3% 24%
26 24.1 - 26.0 57 - 62 5% 20% 5% 30%
28 26.1 - 28.0 62 - 67 0% 13% 10% 23%
30 28.1 - 30.0 67 - 71 0% 10% 5% 15%
Totals 13% 64% 23% 100%
Comment on Fat Score 1 Sheep
Very healthy ewes in forward condition, with fitness to travel reasonable distance.
Breeds
Sire Dam
100 % Pure Merino Merino
Age
29 - 30 Months
Age Breakup: 2.4 y.o - 2.5 y.o
Quality Grades
Good 100%
Assessor Comments
Good line of 2.5 y.o ewes, being sold as a result of change of farming practices by the Vendor. Good frame ewes, with healthy pink skins. Already a lovely, clean 35mm staple of wool, that is traditionally bright & stylish. Please note that in this same sale an additional 285 2023 drop ewes for buyers looking for large numbers.
Assessor
John Joyce (Level 2 Accredited)
Parallel Assessed By : DANNY JOYCE
Introduced Sheep
1-5 sources of sheep 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
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 - 13/01/2025 - Trifecta
Health Declaration
A National Sheep Health Declaration will be provided at Delivery
JD Approved Vaccinates
Sheep are not JD Approved Vaccinates.
Mulesed
Yes
Pain Relief
Yes
Mulesing Types
Moderate: 100%
Shearing Info
Shorn 15 Oct 2025
Not Crutched
Wool Length
85% 1 - 1.5"
15% 1.5 - 2"
Majority Length
35 Millimetres
Degree Burr
Nil
Degree Seed
None Observed
Wool Cut
Year 2025 Result 4.5 kgs
Micron Test
Year 2025 Result 18.3 micron
Yield
Year 2025 Result 63.0 %
Shedding Breed Contact
No known contact with shedding breeds
Skin Comment
Good, clean healthy pink skins
Wool Comment
Lovely wool sheep that traditionally produce bright, clean & stylish wools. Richmond Merinos are reputable for producing excellent wool lengths & as a result, the Vendor has implemented shearing the flock every 8 months.
Vendor Bred
Yes
Stock History
Self-Replacing Merino Flock using Richmond Merino Stud Rams
Bloodlines
Have been on Richmond Merino Stud bloodlines since 2016
Grazing Conditions
Have been grazing on barley stubbles, containing self-sown barley, as well as receiving barley grain every second day via trail feeding
Other Health Information
Returned same
Vendor Comments
Due to a change of farming practices, all sheep on the property are being sold.
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
29/01/2026 to 07/02/2026 (10 days)
Delivery Point
"Kalkah East" 4826 Mid Western Hwy Caragabal NSW 2810
Lat: -33.8379655325097" S Long: 147.6949259382568" E
Agent Contact
DANNY JOYCE
Mobile 0428 436 266
Trucking Access
B-Double
Wet Weather Accessible
Yes
Loading Facilities
Rear Loading
Loading Ramp
Single Deck
Delivery Comments
"Kalkah East" is 4.8 km west of Caragabal on Mid Western Hwy. Property is 68km SW of Forbes & 49km west of Grenfell. Fully sealed highway & all-weather driveway, offering B Double access
Trading Terms
Normal Aston & Joyce trading terms & conditions of sale to accredited ALPA agents or otherwise C.O.D
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.]
Special Conditions
ALPA terms & conditions of sale, with payment within 7 days
Sale Types
$/Head
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TUESDAY NATIONAL SHEEP SALE
No. 127114 · Tue, 27 January 2026, 2:00 PM (SYD, NSW) AEDT
WA 11:00 AM · NT 12:30 PM · QLD 1:00 PM · SA 1:30 PM
DANNY JOYCE Delivery Agent
John Joyce Assessor
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