Andrew Miller and Dianna Branson went along to the eight studs involved in this year’s annual Southern Victorian Merino Field Days, last week.
REPEAT BUYERS: Jim Brennan, Langi Logan, Ararat, with Montrose Hill's, Illabarook, George McKenzie. PHOTO: Andrew Miller.
WILLOWVALE PASTURES: Coryule, Willowvale, held its inaugural on-farm ram sale this week. PHOTO: Andrew Miller.
SOLID LINEUP: Wurrook, Rokewood, had 88 rams for sale, in this year's auction. PHOTO: Andrew Miller.
DISPERSAL SALE: Strathcona, Carngham, is noted for its bright, white wools. PHOTO: Andrew Miller.
STEADY INTEREST: Potential buyers at Wurrook, Rokewood. PHOTO: Andrew Miller.
RETIREMENT TIME: Strathcona, Carngham, principal Sandy Jelbart will be selling the stud, after a dispersal sale. PHOTO: Andrew Miller.
SALE NERVES: Coryule, Willowvale, stud manager Craig Trickey with Nerstane-231. PHOTO: Andrew Miller.
STUD TALK: Salt Creek, Woorndoo, principal Peter Coy, and Wurrook's Paul Walton, at Rokewood. PHOTO: Andrew Miller.