Mulana Poll Merino

Choosing the right Merino rams is one of the most important decisions a commercial sheep producer makes. The genetics you introduce today will influence lamb survival, fertility, wool quality and profitability for years to come. Yet with sale catalogues full of ASBVs and endless breeding advice available, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. If you've ever looked through a ram catalogue and wondered, "Where do I even start?", you're certainly not alone. Many Australian sheep producers are trying to...

When producers talk about profitable sheep, the conversation often starts with wool cut, micron, or growth rates. And while those traits absolutely matter, many commercial sheep producers are discovering that the sheep making the biggest difference to profitability are often the ones excelling in traits that receive far less attention. The challenge is that these traits don’t always jump out in a sale catalogue or during a quick paddock inspection. They’re the quieter indicators — the ones...

The Problem: Always Tweaking, Never Settling If you’ve ever looked across your mob and thought, “There’s a bit of everything here”, you’re not alone. Many commercial sheep producers find themselves chasing improvements year after year — finer wool one season, more growth the next, then trying to lift fertility on top of that. On paper, it makes sense. In reality, it often leads to a flock that’s inconsistent, unpredictable, and harder to manage. You might see it at lambing — uneven drops,...