2024 Blue Ribbon First Cross Sale

Bendigo Blue Ribbon First Cross Sale, Market Report - Friday, November 8 A great crowd and strong competition brought pleasing prices across the yarding today. The high quality breeding stock found a very good market. We thank our vendors for the presentation of their sheep and entrusting our team with the sale once again.

Date
Friday November 8th, 2024
Time
11:00am sharp
Location
Bendigo Livestock Exchange
Contact
Alex Collins 0408 314 768
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MELROSE

Mathoura
1,350    March / April 24


Geoff and Diane Allen of 'Melrose' at Mathoura will offer another exceptional draft of ewe lambs, bred from classed SA blood ewes by the top end of Glenlee Park Rams. Bred on sound country they are exceptionally well grown and they exhibit all the great characteristics of top 1st X sheep. OJD Vaccinated, tail stripped, drenched at weaning and vaccinated twice with 6 in 1.
DR COLLINS

Bridgewater North
1,000    April / May 24


The DR Collins sheep are out of exceptional, large-framed classed Alma and Muloorie breeders, with a focus on fertility, length and depth. They undergo a 10-day yard weaning program at 12-14 weeks of age with the aim of rumen development to aid feed efficiency and conversion. They have averaged 400 grams per day since weaning and imprint the same growth potential into their progeny. Bold true to type sheep with huge capacity, OJD vaccinated, mulesed with pain relief and 6 in 1 w b12 x 2, plunge dipped and drenched.
J & B PUNTON

EASTVILLE
950    April / May 24


The Punton ewes are bred out of large frame WA and SA blood ewes by Monmore rams. Ewes carry all health treatments including being mulesed and OJD vacc. These ewes have all the attributes to be highly fertile, robust prime lamb producers for many years to come. Ewes that have been coming to this sale for 20+ years.
G & J PICKERING

WOODSTOCK
500    April / May 24


Well grown young ewes from and plain bodied highly fertile flock, deep, square bodied sheep that will throw desirable carcasse traits, bred on sound Woodstock country, ewes that have had all the correct treatments. OJD vacc, mulesed
COLLINS GLENCOE

BRIDGEWATER
500    May / June 24


Another nice draft of later drop ewe lambs bred for fertility. and doing ability, out of a heavy-boned ewe base with great fertility and fecundity. Classic 1st x ewes with bold features. OJD Vacc. and mulesed.
J & L CARTWRIGHT

RAYWOOD
400    April / May 24
800    July / Aug 23
            Oct / Nov 23


The Cartwright sheep are synonymous with the Bendigo Blue Ribbon sale. The Cartwright ewes are bred from specially selected classed breeders from SA and the WA wheatbelt with an emphasis on fertility, length and capacity. Heavy-boned with clean points they are even and true to type BL x Merino sheep with great carcasse attributes. Neatly mulesed, OJD vaccinated, drenched with Triguard and vaccinated with 6 in 1 w B12 twice, they tick every box for animal health treatments. They are without doubt in the top echelon of 1st x sheep in Australia.
ST HARRISON

DERBY
300    April / May 24


Another nice draft of ewe lambs bred on Wa Park. They are ex-classed ewes with fertility and heavy bone by specially selected Retallack Rams. All animal husbandry up to date OJD Vaccinated, tail stripped, drenched at weaning and vaccinated twice with 6 in 1
G & M LOURIE

RAYWOOD
250    April / May 24
390    Sept/ Oct 23


The Lourie's sheep are from a closed Woodpark flock, one of exceptionally high quality and fertility with a rolling 4yr average of 161% scanning, with 65% of ewes joined scanning to multiples. This combined with great milking and mothering ability makes the Lourie ewes superb prime lamb mothers. The lead draft of ewes is amongst the heaviest drafts offered on any platform for their age this year, an indication of their big growth rates. OJD vaccinated, mulesed with pain relief and 6 in 1 w b12 x 2
R & N BROOM

BRIDGEWATER 
200    April / May 24
330    Aug / Sept 23


The Broom family sheep feature annually at the top end of the Blue Ribbon catalogue. Bred from specially selected classed SA & WA bld ewes for fertility and type. These ewe are outstanding for length, depth and stand on heavy bone. Mulesed, OJD vaccinated, drenched with Triguard and vaccinated with 6 in 1 w B12 twice
STUARTS FARMING

SERPENTINE
200    April / May 24


​A nice line of ewe lambs which are an example of generations of breeding specifically for this annual sale. Ex classed in Willera ewes. First x producers for over 30 years, top quality ewe lambs that grow into big mature ewes.
HOPE GRANGE

BAGSHOT
200    April / May 24


​Ewe lambs are out of Ejanding blood ewes ex WA by Womboota rams. These ewes lambs are very true to type, have all the animal health treatments ticked and will be highly fertile, large frame breeders given their chance.
AH WEBB

KAMAROOKA
200    April / May 24


​The Webb ewes are bred from a classed Kamarooka Park blood flock that is highly fertile. This draft of ewe lambs are classic 1st X types with stretch and clean points. All animal health treatments are up to date. OJD Vaccinated and Mulesed
RJ MAXTED

MITIAMO
200    April / May 24


A well grown line of ewe lambs showing the genetics from large frame Woodpark merino ewes by the high performance Black Gate border rams. Ewes have had all the treatments being drenched with startech, back lined with viper, OJD vaccinated and had 2x6 in 1. Maxted's ewe lambs come with highest recommendations.
B & T HAMILTON

BAGSHOT
120    May / June 24
220    June / July 23


These are robust, 1.5-year-old Watervalley Merinos sired by renowned Bungaree Rams
LC HARRISON

DERBY
100    April / May 24


​A quality draft of ewe lambs, bred from classed ewes known for their fertility and strong bone structure. All husbandry is fully up-to-date, with the lambs OJD vaccinated, drenched at weaning, and given two rounds of 6-in-1 vaccination.
W & K RAGLUS

RUSHWORTH
80    April / May 24


Ewe lambs carrying all health treatments including being mulesed with pain relief, OJD vacc, backlined and drenched off shears. Bred out of large frame Goolgumbla blood ewes by Pina rams from Colbinabbin. Ewe lambs that will not disappoint.
AR PETERSON

NEWSTEAD
200    July / August 23


An excellent line of ewes that are only 14 months old weighing in at 72kg. Out of Kerrilyn blood merino ewes by the high-performing Jackson borders, these ewes have had all the treatments. Which include 3x 6 in 1, scabby guard, and OJD vaccinated and mulsed. The length and stretch shown in the ewes will prove great breeders for many years to come.
S & K HAMILTON

EMU CREEK
70   May / June 23


An excellent line of ewes that are only 14 months old weighing in at 72kg. Out of Kerrilyn blood merino ewes by the high-performing Jackson borders, these ewes have had all the treatments. Which include 3x 6 in 1, scabby guard, and OJD vaccinated and mulsed. The length and stretch shown in the ewes will prove great breeders for many years to come.