240 NSM Ewes

Lot 683 · GREENETHORPE, SW Slopes & Plains
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Jack Whitty (Level 3 Accredited)
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ROCKLYN MERINOS - "ROCKLYN" 343 Barker's Road Greenethorpe NSW 2809, GREENETHORPE, NSW
Lot Id
EID TAGS
PIC Number(s)
NK240645
Accreditation(s)
LPA , FINE BRAND 10040
Average Weight
At Assessment
15/01/2025
Live
73.5 kgs
Dressed
29.4 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 40%)
16 Hrs off feed
Weight Range
57 kgs to 95 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
21/01/2025 (6 days)
Live
73.5 kgs based on 0% Del. Adj.
Dressed
29.4 kgs
Live weight gain 0 grams/day
Weight Range
57 kgs to 95 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Individual on 15/01/2025 Sampled: 130 Head (54%)
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
3 4 5 Totals
Dressed Live 11-15 16-20 21-99
24 22.1 - 24.0 55 - 60 2% 1% 0% 3%
26 24.1 - 26.0 60 - 65 5% 5% 2% 12%
28 26.1 - 28.0 65 - 70 3% 7% 8% 18%
30 28.1 - 30.0 70 - 75 3% 8% 21% 32%
32 30.1 - 32.0 75 - 80 1% 2% 18% 21%
34 32.1 - 34.0 80 - 85 0% 0% 7% 7%
36 34.1 - 36.0 85 - 90 0% 0% 4% 4%
38 36.1 - 38.0 90 - 95 0% 0% 3% 3%
Totals 14% 23% 63% 100%
Has EID Tags
Yes - Ewes have been tagged with EID tags for performance recording and purchasers' convenience.
Breeds
Sire Dam
100 % Pure Merino Merino
Ext. Breed
Ewes originate out of Rocklyn Merinos commercial flock!
Age
5.5 - 5.5 Years
Dentition
(30 Mouthed)
8T 30 head
Quality Grades
Excellent 100%
Assessor Comments
On offer account Rocklyn Merinos of Greenethorpe NSW, an outstanding run of 480 NSM Merino Ewes to be offered as 2 lines of 240 ewes. Ewes are a July/August 2019 Drop averaging 73.5 Kg at assessment. A tail has been removed from this line of ewes. Rocklyn Merinos has over 80 Years of adaptive breeding behind their program and annually offer their surplus ewes over Auctions Plus. Rocklyn aims to breed dual purpose merinos focusing on fertility, wool cut, fiber diameter, and early growth rate with plain bodies and an ability to handle weather extremes. Ewes have a 12 Month wool clip of 7.4Kg, a Wool Cut Yield of 67.5, Fiber Diameter of 19.1 & average of 19 Micron in 2024. Ewes lambed at 113% in 2024 and are light wrinkled sheep with open heads. Rocklyn's program is a CLOSED FLOCK with ewes drenched & backlined with Maverick and vaccinated with Glanery 7 in 1 + B12 on the 27/5/24. A line of impressive Merino Ewes with 80 Years of breeding behind them, an opportunity not to be missed!
Assessor
Jack Whitty (Level 3 Accredited) Phone: 0407 668 669
Introduced Sheep
0 (closed flock) 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
Ovine Brucellosis
Sheep are from a flock in an Ovine Brucellosis Accreditation Scheme.
Flock Accreditation Number: 76311  
Expiry: 30/11/2026
Scabby Mouth Vaccination
100% of this consignment have not been treated with a Scabby Mouth Vaccination prior to sale
Health Treatments
Drenched - 27/05/2024 - MAVERICK
Vaccinated - 27/05/2024 - 7 IN 1 + B12 - First Dose
Vaccinated - 27/05/2024 - GLANERY - First Dose
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 23 years
Other Health Information
All consigned sheep are from a property with a livestock biosecurity plan.
Mulesed
No
Shearing Info
Shorn 15 Nov 2024
Not Crutched
Wool Length
100% 0.5 - 1"
Majority Length
20 Millimetres
Degree Burr
Nil
Degree Seed
None Observed
Wool Cut
Year 2024 Result 7.4 kgs
Micron Test
Year 2024 Result 19 micron
Yield
Year 2023 Result 67.5 %
Shedding Breed Contact
No known contact with shedding breeds
Skin Comment
Pink, Healthy, Greasy Skin.
Wool Comment
Ewes had an estimated 12 Month wool clip of 7.4Kg, Ewes wool cut yielded 70.3 and averaged 18.6 Micron in 2023. Vendor program is heavily focused on breeding merino sheep with good wool.
Vendor Bred
Yes
Stock History
Vendor runs a closed flock and has been selecting sheep on traits such as fertility, wool cut, fibre diameter, and early growth rate.
Bloodlines
Ewes originate out of the Rocklyn Merino commercial flock. Rocklyn Merinos have over 80 years of breeding behind their flock!
Grazing Conditions
Ewes have been grazing on Fresh Lucerne and Chicory Pasture mix.
Other Health Information
Returned same
Vendor Comments
Annual offering of Ewes only being sold due to being surplus to our requirements. Program has been focusing on fertility, wool cut, fibre diameter, and early growth rate. Ewes that present in ideal condition to join through Autumn!
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
21/01/2025 to 25/01/2025 (5 days)
Delivery Point
"ROCKLYN" Approximately 27KM East of Grenfell NSW on the Mid Western Highway.
Lat: -33.96507529539777" S Long: 148.35595126320192" E
Agent Contact
Jack Whitty
Mobile 0407 668 669
Trucking Access
B-Double
Wet Weather Accessible
Yes
Loading Facilities
Rear Loading
Loading Ramp
Single Deck
Trucking Access Additional Directions
B Double and Wet Weather Access Available.
Delivery Comments
48 hours notice prior to delivery required.
Trading Terms
Trading under the standard Kevin Miller Whitty Lennon and Company terms and conditions of trade. Settlement through a registered ALPA agent otherwise payment required prior to delivery.
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. 124866 · Tue, 21 January 2025, 2:00 PM (SYD, NSW) AEDT
WA 11:00 AM · NT 12:30 PM · QLD 1:00 PM · SA 1:30 PM
Jack Whitty Assessor & Delivery Agent
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