230 Station Mated Ewes
Lot 169 · ILLABAROOK, S.W. Victoria
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chat Assessor Comments
Declan Haines (Level 2 Accredited)
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Montrose Hill Merino Stud - 44 Chathams Rd, Illabarook VIC 3351, ILLABAROOK, VIC
Lot Id
Age appropriate NLIS tag & Pink ID tag
PIC Number(s)
3GPEC010
Accreditation(s)
LPA , Antibiotic Free
Time of Last Access to Feed
10:00am 15/04/2026
Time Assessed
10:00am 15/04/2026
Hours off Feed
0 hours

Average Weight
At Assessment
15/04/2026
Live
51.5 kgs
Dressed
18.0 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 35%)
Weight Range
38 kgs to 69 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
22/04/2026 (5 days)
Live
48.9 kgs based on -5% Del. Adj.
Dressed
18.0 kgs
Live weight gain 0 grams/day
Weight Range
36 kgs to 66 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Individual on 15/04/2026 Sampled: 123 Head (53%)
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
1 2 3 Totals
Dressed Live 0-5 6-10 11-15
14 12.1 - 14.0 35 - 40 1% 0% 0% 1%
16 14.1 - 16.0 40 - 46 11% 4% 0% 15%
18 16.1 - 18.0 46 - 51 13% 20% 2% 35%
20 18.1 - 20.0 52 - 57 2% 22% 10% 34%
22 20.1 - 22.0 57 - 63 0% 5% 6% 11%
24 22.1 - 24.0 63 - 69 0% 0% 2% 2%
26 24.1 - 26.0 69 - 74 0% 1% 1% 2%
Totals 27% 52% 21% 100%
Comment on Fat Score 1 Sheep
Fat score 1 sheep are in fit and healthy condition and will travel whilst following fit to load guidelines.
Has EID Tags
Yes
Breeds
Sire Dam
50 % Pure Merino Merino
50 % Pure Poll Merino Poll Merino
Age
3 - 6 Years
Age Breakup: Ewes Consist of ewes from 2020 drop through to 2023 drop. Out off 122 ewes there was 27 blue tags, 31 red tags, 36 yellow tags and 28 purple tags.
Dentition
(9 Mouthed)
6T 5 head
8T 4 head
Assessor Comments
On offer is an opportunity to secure 78 years of quality Montrose Hill Merino Stud genetics. 230 mixed age ewes are on offer by Montrose Hill and present in store to forward store condition. Ewes Averaged 51.5kg at assessment and are wrapped up in almost 12 months worth of wool. These ewes have been joined back to Suffolk rams since the 4th of April and are currently still with them. Montrose Hill Merino Stud are only parting ways with these sheep due to moving into retirement. Please note vendor has 7 other lots in this sale and 2 lots in the National Lamb Sale.
Assessor
Declan Haines (Level 2 Accredited)
Parallel Assessed By : Cassidy Fry
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 inspected at assessment. Inspected 10 head (4%)
Comments: Clean Hard Dry feet
Lice
All consigned sheep are from a flock that is free of Lice
Ovine Brucellosis
Sheep are from a flock in an Ovine Brucellosis Accreditation Scheme.
Flock Accreditation Number: 3213  
Expiry: 01/08/2026
Scabby Mouth Vaccination
100% of this consignment have been treated with a Scabby Mouth Vaccination prior to sale.
Health Treatments
Drenched - 01/11/2025 - Startec
Vaccinated - 01/09/2021 - Gudiar - First Dose
Vaccinated - 01/07/2025 - 6 IN 1 - Booster
Other Treatment - 01/02/2026 - Jetted with Inverlab
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 30 years
Mulesed
Yes
Pain Relief
Yes
Mulesing Types
Moderate: 100%
Shearing Info
Shorn 29 May 2025
Not Crutched
Wool Length
15% 2 - 2.5"
35% 2.5 - 3"
50% 3+"
Majority Length
75 Millimetres
Degree Burr
Very Light Type: Clover Burr
Degree Seed
Very Light Type: Barley Grass
Shedding Breed Contact
No known contact with shedding breeds
Skin Comment
Vibrant pink skins
Wool Comment
Stylish, well crimped bright white merino wool, with the Montrose Hill Merino Stud averaging 17 micron across the flock.
Vendor Bred
Yes
Sheep not tagged at time of assessment, and will be tagged prior to delivery
Stock History
Ewes are Montrose Hill blood and bred.
Breeding Comments
Breeding consists of 78 years of Montrose hill merino genetics
Grazing Conditions
Improved pastures consisting of cocksfoot, phalaris and winter fescue. Sheep have also been recently trail fed barley.
Other Health Information
Returned same
Joining Details
Station Mated ram(s) put in: 04/04/2026 ram(s) taken out: 22/04/2026 (19 days)
Ram Breed(s):
Suffolk at 2.0% Rams
To the vendors best knowledge, this lot has had no access to rams or stags aside from stated joining period.
Preg Scanned?
No, this lot was not pregnancy scanned.
Other Joining Details
Ewes have been joined to Banquet Suffolk rams
Delivery Period
22/04/2026 to 29/04/2026 (8 days)
Delivery Point
2 km East of Illabarook
ILLABAROOK VIC 3351
Lat: -37.827036 / Lng: 143.6461449
NLIS Transfer
Vendor/Agent willing to Scan and Transfer sheep AT BUYER REQUEST at cost of $2.00/head
Agent Contact
James Gadd
Mobile 0427 743 086
Trucking Access
Road Train
Wet Weather Accessible
Yes
Loading Facilities
Rear Loading
Loading Ramp
Double Deck
Delivery Comments
24 HOURS NOTICE PRIOR TO DELIVERY
Trading Terms
ELDERS STANDARD TRADING TERMS. STRICTLY CBD UNLESS THE DEBT CAN BE ACCEPTED BY AN ALPA APPROVED AGENCY OR AN ACTIVE ELDERS TRADING ACCOUNT IS IN PLACE.
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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TUESDAY NATIONAL SHEEP SALE
No. 127771 · Tue, 21 April 2026, 2:00 PM (SYD, NSW) AEST
WA 12:00 PM · NT 1:30 PM · QLD 2:00 PM · SA 1:30 PM
James Gadd Delivery Agent
Declan Haines Assessor
ELDERS BALLARAT
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