90 Ewes & 120 Lambs
Lot 863 · TARRINGTON, S.W. Victoria
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Michael McMeel (Level 1 Accredited)
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CROXTON PASTORAL - 12 Benschs rd, Tarrington Vic, TARRINGTON, VIC
Lot Id
White NLIS Tags
PIC Number(s)
3GMVA003
Time of Last Access to Feed
9:00am 22/09/2026
Time Assessed
1:00pm 22/09/2026
Hours off Feed
4 hours


Average Weight
At Assessment
22/09/2026
Live
62.9 kgs
Dressed
26.4 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 42%)
Weight Range
43 kgs to 84 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
29/09/2026 (5 days)
Live
60.0 kgs based on -5% Del. Adj.
Dressed
26.5 kgs
Live weight gain 50 grams/day
Weight Range
41 kgs to 80 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Individual on 22/09/2026 Sampled: 90 Head (100%)
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
2 3 4 Totals
Dressed Live 6-10 11-15 16-20
20 18.1 - 20.0 43 - 48 1% 0% 0% 1%
22 20.1 - 22.0 48 - 52 8% 0% 0% 8%
24 22.1 - 24.0 53 - 57 9% 0% 0% 9%
26 24.1 - 26.0 57 - 62 12% 12% 0% 24%
28 26.1 - 28.0 62 - 67 4% 19% 0% 23%
30 28.1 - 30.0 67 - 71 2% 23% 0% 25%
32 30.1 - 32.0 72 - 76 0% 4% 2% 6%
34 32.1 - 34.0 76 - 81 0% 0% 3% 3%
36 34.1 - 36.0 81 - 86 0% 0% 1% 1%
Totals 36% 58% 6% 100%
Breeds
Sire Dam
100 % 1st Cross Border Leicester Merino
Ext. Breed
Ex Blue ribbon F/X Ewe Hoggets, purchased in 2 lines from Naracoorte and Bendigo's Special sales.
Age
1 - 1.5 Years
Age Breakup: April/May 2025 Drop Ewes, there is the odd ewe with lambs teeth but majority have there 2 teeth up.
Lambs at Foot Details
120 Lambs at Foot sired by Southdown. Lamb(s) aged 4 to 10 Weeks.
LAF Weights
26 lambs were handled. Low: 15 kgs - High: 29 kgs - Average: 21 kgs
Assessor Comments
90 1st Cross Ewe Hogget's April/may 25' Drop, with 133% 2nd x Southdown lambs at foot. Ex Blue Ribbon Ewe lambs purchased out of Bendigo and Naracoorte's special sheep sale. Ewes are April shorn, Mulesed and Guidar vaccinated. Ewes averaged 63kg at assessment and are doing a terrific job on there lambs. Southdown lambs are extremely fresh and sappy averaging 21kgs. Opportunity to take advantage of a line of well bred young ewes with 2nd x lambs at foot.
Assessor
Michael McMeel (Level 1 Accredited)
Parallel Assessed By : Henry Bensch
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
Consigned sheep are from a flock that is NOT free of Benign Footrot or Scald
Further Information: In spring with the strong amount of clover and rainfall in recent weeks the odd ewe is showing signs of scald and lameness.
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
Ewes Drenched - 15/07/2026 - combi
Ewes Vaccinated - 15/07/2026 - Cydectin Long Acting - First Dose
Lambs Vaccinated - 07/09/2026 - 6 in 1 - First Dose
Lambs Vaccinated - 07/09/2026 - B12 - First Dose
Health Declaration
A National Sheep Health Declaration will be provided at Delivery
JD Approved Vaccinates
Sheep are JD Approved Vaccinates.
Other Health Information
Sheep are JD Approved Vaccinates. Vendor has been continuously vaccinating all retained lambs in the flock for 15+ years
Mulesed
Yes
Pain Relief
Unknown
Mulesing Types
Moderate: 100%
Shearing Info
Shorn 30 Apr 2026
Not Crutched
Wool Length
80% 1 - 1.5"
20% 2.5 - 3"
Majority Length
35 Millimetres
Degree Burr
Nil
Degree Seed
None Observed
Wool Cut
Year 2026 Result 3.5 kgs
Micron Test
Year 2026 Result 28 micron
Yield
Year 2026 Result 75 %
Shedding Breed Contact
No known contact with shedding breeds
Skin Comment
Typical FX skins
Wool Comment
White fx wool.
Vendor Bred
No
Vendor has owned stock for 6-12 months
Stock History
Ex F/X Blue Ribbon sale ewes purchased from both Bendigo and Naracoorte.
Breeding Comments
Border Leicester/ Merino ewe hoggets, with Nedelle Southdown lambs at foot.
Grazing Conditions
Improved annual ryegrass and clover mix.
Other Health Information
Returned same
Vendor Comments
Sale of F/X Ewe hoggets with lambs at foot due to a surplus of young breeders.
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
29/09/2026 to 06/10/2026 (8 days)
Delivery Point
15km east of Hamilton
TARRINGTON VIC 3301
Lat: -37.767029 / Lng: 142.0976506
NLIS Transfer
Vendor/Agent willing to Scan and Transfer sheep AT BUYER REQUEST at cost of $5.00/head
Agent Contact
Henry Bensch
Mobile 0447 540 411
Trucking Access
Semi Trailer
Wet Weather Accessible
Yes
Loading Facilities
Rear Loading
Loading Ramp
Double Deck
Delivery Comments
24 hours post the completion of the sale a delivery plan would be appreciated
Trading Terms
STANDARD ALPA TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE APPLY. SUCCESSFUL PURCHASERS OPERATING PRIVATELY WILL BE ASKED TO PROVIDE FULL PAYMENT PRIOR TO DELIVERY OF LIVESTOCK
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. 128829 · Tue, 29 September 2026, 2:00 PM (SYD, NSW) AEST
WA 12:00 PM · NT 1:30 PM · QLD 2:00 PM · SA 1:30 PM
Henry Bensch Delivery Agent
Michael McMeel Assessor
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