PRIVATE SELECTION RAMS AVAILABLE FROM LATE SEPTEMBER 2025
Contact Ross on 0428 368 270 or Claire on 0438 368 270 for appointments
$80,000 PRIVATE SALE
PRIVATE SALE- Sold for $80,000!
An outstanding result for the industry! The top-priced ram was sold after the sale for an incredible $80,000 to Kamora Park Poll Merino Stud with semen shares going to Wiringa Park Merino and Poll Merino Stud, Rices Creek Poll Merinos, and Stud Park South Merinos.
This elite sire truly ticks all the boxes – exceptional growth, robust constitution, and lustrous wool. His breeding values reinforce his impressive phenotypic appeal, making him a standout in every way.
TERRICK WEST
At Terrick West Poll Merinos we develop sheep genetics that consistently transfer breed value from the stud to the paddock.
Our priority is high-volume, high-quality and soft-handling 17-19 micron wool on large fertile dual-purpose animals - delivering consistent returns in all soil, feed and climate conditions.
We take a measured approach to stud breeding, using experience and data to sustainably introduce profitable traits without upsetting the genetic balance of the flock.
This approach drives our own stud and commercial flock operation at Terrick West Estate, our family farm on the Northern Victorian plains north west of Bendigo.
We have been continuously enhancing our data collection efforts for the rams we offer for sale.
We are pleased to once again provide genotyping and ASBVs for all our rams, giving you greater insights into their genetic merit and delivering even more comprehensive information about these animals. Recognizing the importance of assisting you to make informed breeding decisions, we have also invested in genotyping our entire young breeding ewe flock.
This comprehensive genetic profiling of both our rams and ewes ensures we can provide you with the most accurate and reliable data to guide your breeding program towards your specific goals. As always we maintain a balanced approach by combining this genetic data with our thorough visual assessment of productive skin, sound structure and constitution.
TERRICK WEST AND THE MCGAUCHIE FAMILY
The Terrick West Stud was founded by Edgar McGauchie and his sons Cyril and Eric in 1932.
Today Eric’s son, stud-master Ross McGauchie runs Terrick West Poll Merinos with his wife Robyn
and daughter Claire.
Claire is the fourth generation of McGauchies to help set the vision and direction of Terrick West Poll Merinos.
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A balanced and sustainable approach
Over four generations at Terrick West we have always cared for our land and our animals.
We take a balanced approach to innovations that sustainably improve our stud, our flock, our industry and our home.
We are proud to produce the most ethical and sustainable fibre in the world by continuously nurturing our animals and our land.
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About Our Operation
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1,000 stud ewes and 1,200 flock ewes
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9,000 acres of dryland pasture (lucerne, sub, rye, and cereal stubbles)
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Irrigated lucerne and sorghum
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400 mm average annual rainfall (based on 100+ years of data)
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18.5 micron average over entire flock for 6+ years
Health & Biosecurity
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Rams vaccinated and MN3-certified for Ovine Johne’s and eligible for all states and territories
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Brucellosis-free
2025
STUD CALENDAR EVENTS AND DATES
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GREAT SOUTHERN SUPREME MERINO SHEEP SHOW- BATHURST
📅 Monday, 24 February 2025
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LODDON VALLEY FIELD DAY- TERRICK WEST
📅 Friday, 28 February 2025 | From 10 am
🔗 Visit the Loddon Valley Merinos website
🔗 View our event page
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HORSHAM WIMMERA SHEEP SHOW
📅 Sunday, 30 March 2025
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HAY MERINO SHEEP SHOW
📅 Saturday, 14 June 2025
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VICTORIAN STATE SHEEP SHOW- BALLARAT
📅 Sunday, 22 June 2025
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AUSTRALIAN SHEEP & WOOL SHOW- BENDIGO
📅 Friday 18 – Sunday 20 July 2025
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Ram Sale: Sunday, 20 July
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Offering: 5 sires
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ON -PROPERTY RAM SALE- TERRICK WEST
📅 Friday, 8 August 2025
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Offering: 80 rams (ASBVs available here)
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Inspection: From 10 am
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Auction: From 1 pm
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Luncheon provided
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DUBBO NATIONAL MERINO SHEEP SHOW
📅 Tuesday & Wednesday, 12–13 August 2025
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VICTORIAN STATE FIELD DAY- MARNOO
📅 Wednesday, 20 August 2025
ADELAIDE SHOW & RAM SALE
📅 Friday, 5 September 2025
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Offering: 1 ram – TW240350 (ASBVs here, Video link here)
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PRIVATE SELECTION- GRADED RAMS
📅 Available from Late September 2025
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Current wool tests and ASBVs available for all rams (ALL RAMS ARE GENOMIC TESTED)
📞 Call Ross to arrange an appointment -
New to buying rams? Strat here- Ram buying guide or Rams on offer