South East Merino Field Days
Sherlock
Stud Owner: Wes & Andy Titley
Postal Address: C/O Post Office, Sherlock SA 5301
Phone: 08 8574 3084
Mobile: 0438 743 084
Email: sherlockpollmerinos@telstra.com
South East Field Day:
Date- Tuesday 24th July 2012
Time- 10:30am
Food- 11:00am
Location- Keith Showground
Sherlock Poll Merino Stud is a family enterprise run bt Wes and Andy Titley on 350 millimetre rainfall Mallee limestone country without irrigation. Sheep are bred to survive and thrive, hence their ability to perform in a range of climatic conditions, from 200mm rainfall station country to 750mm mountain areas. The stud’s aims have always been sound structures with long bodies and meaty carcasses and its clients have reported outstanding wool cuts, micron, price and profit. Sherlock has maintained heavy wool cuts and is now recognised as one of South Australia’s finest testing studs. ‘Elite Wool’ is not new to Sherlock wools, with definite family lines well imprinted for generations. It expects continuous improvement and does not rely on hybrid vigour. There is a lot to be said for sheep that have survived the classing race, having adapted to its tough environment. High-rainfall genetics introduced in 1990 has allowed them the benefit of breeding wools with a better ability to resist blowfly strike and fleece rot. High-priority classing points give Sherlock a performance edge. Wool – Scrag, mid-back and breach – all extremely important in the shearing shed, are reflected in the premiums paid for, and consistently lower microns of Sherlock Fibre. Sherlock ensures its stud sires have good crimpy white wool. Majestic continues to shine as an industry leader and still possesses excellent structure, wool, and constitution as he moves into his twilight years. This durability must translate to profits for clients. He sold out again in 2011, and now his sons are breeding on as well. His lambs grow fast. At the stud’s first attempt in the fiercely competitive Adelaide Show Fibre Meat Class, Sherlock 333 measured 121 kilograms, 18.5μ, and a whopping 48-millimetre eye muscle depth. He went on to sell to Morley Stud for $11,000. His EMD is 10 per cent higher than what would have won this class a few years ago. 333 has raised the bar. The stud’s Adelaide sale team averaged $8500 after a very successful on-property sale. Sherlock semen has found its way to four states, including some very high-profile studs, and the stud is keenly awaiting his progeny. Blue Hills 165 appears to tie-in well with Majestic daughters and is breeding very white, soft, deeply crimped modern fibre on big barrels. Stud enquiry for both ewes and rams continues to grow. In 2010, the Broadoak Stud bought a selection of Sherlock’s young surplus ewes and last year, bought the complete line. ET248, by Thumper, was Grand Champion Fine Merino Ewe at the Australian Sheep & Wool Show at Bendigo, and went on to become overall Grand Champion Poll Merino Ewe in Adelaide. ET096, by Majestic, was Reserve Champion to her. Sherlock’s 29th annual auction is on Tuesday, August 14. Inspections at 11am.