TERRICK WEST
POLL MERINOS est 1954 P121
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FIND US NEXT AT HAY SHEEP SHOW JUNE 15TH
Contact Ross on 0428368270 for appointments
2023 on property ram sale results are in!
78/84 lots sold for an average of $3,112
Lot 1 sold for $8,000 to the Duncan family from Dunedin Park Stud, Wentworth New South Wales.
Once again, thank you to everyone for a wonderful day. It was great to see so many new faces.
Pictured here are Warren and Stuart Duncan, Ross and Claire McGauchie with Lot 1- 220064
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
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 18-19 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.
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.
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.
At Terrick West we run 1,000 stud ewes and 1,200 flock ewes across 9,000 acres of dry land
pasture (lucerne, sub, rye and cereal stubbles) and limited irrigation (lucerne) from an average
annual rainfall of 400mm (last 100 years of data).
Our rams are vaccinated and certified to MN3 (Ovine Johne’s) making them eligible for entry into all
states and territories. We are also Brucellosis free.
2024
STUD CALENDAR EVENTS AND DATES
Annual Great Southern Supreme Merino Show and Ram Sale (Bathurst)- Saturday 15th-16th January 2023
Loddon Valley Field day- Please join us at Terrick West from 10am, Friday 1st March 2024
Wimmera Merino Show- Horsham-24th March 2024
Hay Sheep Show- Saturday June 15th 2024
Victorian Sheep Show- Ballarat Showgrounds 23rd June 2024
Australian Sheep and Wool Show- July 14th- 16th 2023. Ram sale- 16th July 2023
Victorian State Merino Field Day- Marnoo- 2nd August 2024
On Property Ram Sale- Friday 9th August 2024
84 rams on offer
Inspection from 10am, auction 1pm sharp
Dubbo show- Display of Rams
27th and 28th August 2024
Adelaide Show and Ram Sale- September 6th 2024
Private selection of graded rams available early October 2024. Current wool tests and ASBV's will be available on all rams.
Please call Ross to arrange an appointment.