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Assessor Comments
Mitch Bayley (Level 1 Accredited)
account_box Vendor
A/c
R & J Medcalf -
Forbes Central West Livestock Exchange, TRUNDLE, NSW
PIC Number(s)
NH142652
Accreditation(s)
LPA
scale Weights
Average Weight
At Assessment
29/12/2025
Live
89.1 kgs
Dressed
41.9 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 47%)
12 Hrs off feed
Weight Range
68 kgs to 105 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
08/01/2026 (9 days)
Live
89.1 kgs based on 0% Del. Adj.
Dressed
41.9 kgs
Live weight gain 0 grams/day
Weight Range
68 kgs to 105 kgs Liveweight at delivery
| Assessment: Individual on 29/12/2025 Sampled: 104 Head (87%) | |||||||||
| Weight Class | Weight Range | Fat Scores | |||||||
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| 4 | 5 | Totals | |||||||
| Dressed | Live | 16-20 | 21-99 | ||||||
| 32 | 30.1 - 32.0 | 64 - 68 | 1% | 0% | 1% | ||||
| 34 | 32.1 - 34.0 | 68 - 72 | 3% | 0% | 3% | ||||
| 36 | 34.1 - 36.0 | 73 - 77 | 4% | 0% | 4% | ||||
| 38 | 36.1 - 38.0 | 77 - 81 | 4% | 0% | 4% | ||||
| 40 | 38.1 - 40.0 | 81 - 85 | 13% | 5% | 18% | ||||
| 42 | 40.1 + | 85 + | 0% | 70% | 70% | ||||
| Totals | 25% | 75% | 100% | ||||||
fact_check Assessed
Breeds
| Sire | Dam | ||
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| 100 % | 1st Cross | Border Leicester | Merino |
Age
4 - 4 Years
Quality Grades
Very Good 100%
Assessor Comments
On offer is an excellent line of 2022 drop 1st X Ewes consisting of 1 third Vendor bred and 2 thirds (Dawes bred) purchased from the Forbes 1st X ewes sale in 2023 This is a part flock reduction of the Medcalf family out of Trundle core breeding sheep. Genuine fertile breeders that are 173% SIL to Ridgehaven Poll Dorset rams. Rams went in on the 4th October for a tight 4 week joining. These ewes are out of large frame Hay district Merino ewes by Weddin Border Leicester Rams. Singles marked on the back with a blue dot. Please note 240 sold in 2 lots of 120 with twin ewes divided equally between mobs. November shorn and Gudair vaccinated.
Assessor
Mitch Bayley (Level 1 Accredited)
Phone: 0407 076 588
history History & Management
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
Other Treatment - 13/11/2025 - Avenge+Fly
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 1 years
Mulesed
No
Shearing Info
Shorn 13 Nov 2025
Not Crutched
Wool Length
100% 0.25 - 0.5"
Majority Length
10 Millimetres
Degree Burr
Very Light
Type:
Clover
Degree Seed
None Observed
Shedding Breed Contact
No known contact with shedding breeds
Skin Comment
Healthy pink skins
Wool Comment
Well shorn typical 1st cross wool.
Vendor Bred
Yes
Stock History
Approx two thirds of ewes were purchased in 2023 at the Forbes 1st X sale off the "Dawes Family" who have a very good reputation for producing excellent ewes. Approx 1 third of ewes are Vendor bred
Bloodlines
Vendor bred ewes are One Oak Poll Merino blood and "Dawes" ewes are out of Merino ewes purchased annually from the Hay breeders sales
Grazing Conditions
Ewes have been running on Oats and Lupin Stubbles and have had access to oats in lick feeders since 19/12/25
Other Health Information
Returned same
Vendor Comments
Vendor is focusing on breeding large frame fertile 1st X ewes with good length and body depth.
Joining Details
Station Mated
ram(s) put in: 04/10/2025 ram(s) taken out: 31/10/2025 (28 days)
Ram Breed(s):
Poll Dorset
at 5.0% Rams
To the vendors best knowledge, this lot has had no access to rams or stags aside from stated joining period.
Preg Scanned?
Yes, this lot was pregnancy scanned, by Tony Walsh (Non-Vet Contractor on 29/12/2025).
100% Scanned in Lamb, from 2 to 3 months (at time of assessment 29/12/2025).
73% Multiples
27% Singles
(of Ewes in Lamb).
Pregnancy Terms
AuctionsPlus Standard Terms apply.
local_shipping Delivery
Delivery Period
08/01/2026 to 08/01/2026
(1 day)
Delivery Point
Forbes Central West Livestock Exchange
Lat: -33.379879" S Long: 148.0066888" E
NLIS Transfer
Vendor/Agent willing to Scan and Transfer sheep AT BUYER REQUEST at cost of
$0.00/head
Agent Contact
Mitch Bayley
Mobile
0407 076 588
Email
[email protected]
Trucking Access
Road Train
Wet Weather Accessible
Yes
Loading Facilities
Rear Loading
Loading Ramp
Double Deck
Trucking Access Additional Directions
Full truck access.
Delivery Comments
Delivery within 24 hours of sale. McCarron Cullinane Chudleigh will deliver sheep into pens with zip tied gates at conclusion of the sale and take no responsibility from then on.
Trading Terms
Normal ALPA terms and conditions of sale. 7 day Payment. All stock to be settled through an ALPA agent. It is the purchasers responsibility to NLIS transfer.
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
1% rebate to reciprocal agents in attendance of the sale that settle within 7 days of sale.
Sale Types
$/Head
NLIS Note
If you are purchasing livestock from AuctionsPlus, please remember its the buyers responsibility to transfer your purchased animals onto your PIC in the NLIS database.
To do this you can access your account at www.nlis.com.au or if you require assistance, please contact the NLIS Helpdesk on 1800 654 743
FORBES 47TH ANNUAL 1ST CROSS EWE SALE
No. 127404
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Thu,
08 January 2026,
10:00 AM (SYD, NSW) AEDT
WA 7:00 AM
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NT 8:30 AM
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QLD 9:00 AM
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SA 9:30 AM
Sold
Mitch Bayley
Assessor & Delivery Agent
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