SA Merino Sire Evaluation Trial

Sixteen Merino Sires from South Australia and interstate will have their male progeny compared for type, structure, wool production and carcase traits in the SA Merino Sire Evaluation trial. It is hoped the results of these trials will contribute to genetic improvements for the Merino industry. The 2019 and 2020 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.

New site host David Eckert, of Mentara Park at Malinong will commence the next Trial phase in October. Nominations of Merino sires for the 2021 Trial will be called for soon.

Details about the SA Sire Evaluation Trial are available from Co-ordinator: Anna Cameron acameron@yalumba.com or 0403 747 332.

LATEST RESULTS

The final results for the 2019 SA Sire Evaluation Trial at Lameroo have been released: 2019 Yearling Assessment

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.