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Contact
For more information about the Australian Merino Production Trial, or to get involved contact any of the below representatives.
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Craig Wilson 0428 250 982 (NAT)
craigwilsonlivestock@bigpond.com
Marty Moses 0417 691 308 (NSW)
James Meckiff 0428 332 280 (NSW)
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Mitch Rubie 0497 207 296 (NSW)
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Andrew Calvert 0418 130 155 (TAS)
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John Sutherland 0428 953 017 (NSW)
Luke Ramsay 0437 991 302 (SA)
Harrison Mulquiny 0400 952 266 (VIC)
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Dave Vandenberghe 0427 786 049 (WA)
Register your interest in the 2025-2027 Australian Merino Production Trial
Registration Deadline:
Registrations for the 2025-2027 trial will close on December 15, 2024.
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Trial Start Date:
The trial will commence in April 2025 with 2024 drop Merino wether lambs. Each participant will select 30 wethers from a randomly chosen group of 55.
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Encouraging New Bloodlines:
We are extending our intake to accommodate up to 60 teams from across Australia, promoting diversity and new bloodlines in the industry.
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Thorough Genetic Analysis:
This trial will provide a comprehensive analysis of genetic potential, with data that will enhance our understanding of the genetic merits of ewe flocks.
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Group Allocation:
Each team will be divided into two groups of 15 wethers. One group will be placed at the Fletchers' feedlot at Kiargathur Station, Condobolin, while the other group will graze on pasture for two years at either Yorke Peninsula, SA, Kiargathur Station, Condobolin, NSW, or Temora Ag & Innovation Centre, Temora, NSW. This structure allows for team linkage across all sites.
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Year 1 Analysis:
The analysis from Year 1 of the current trial has already highlighted teams that excelled in both paddock and feedlot conditions. The final analysis will be released next March.
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The AMPT is an invaluable resource for assessing your success as a self-replacing Merino breeding business.
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To register your interest, complete the details below and you will be contacted by one of our AMPT representatives.