SA Merino Sire Evaluation Trial

The SA Sire Evaluation Trial is currently running at the McPiggery host site at Lameroo, SA.

Host sites run for a two year duration, with the previous site being Keyneton Station, Keyneton SA.

A new site host is sought , with anticipated commencement October 2020. Details are available here:

Site Host Information or by contacting Trial Co-ordinator Anna Cameron acameron@yalumba.com or 0403 747 332.

Sixteen Merino sires from South Australia and interstate will have their male progeny compared for type, structure, wool production and carcass traits in the SA Merino Sire Evaluation Trials. It is hoped the results of these trials will contribute to genetic improvements for the Merino industry.

SA Sire Evaluation Field Day 2019

The 2019 SA Merino Sire Evaluation Field Day was held on Tuesday 4th June at Keyneton Station, Keyneton. 15 pens of the progeny from the 2018 sires were presented for inspection, with presentations from the site host, Joe Keynes, AMSEA 's Ben Swain and other guest speakers. An excellent crowd of approx 150 attended.