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The AFA Studs had a very good showing at the National Merino Sheep Show.

For the 7th consecutive year, the AFA Studs have been awarded the Elders Riverina Ram of the Year ribbon.

The Kamballie and Manunda Poll Studs, both at Tammin in Western Australia, purchased Poll Boonoke 180137 in conjunction for $70,000 in a private sale negotiated at the Australian Sheep & Wool Show and facilitated by Landmark.

AFA had 4 rams in the show pens at the Australian Sheep & Wool Show in Bendigo.

Placing first in the Pen of Three Ram Weaners at the 2019 Hay Sheep Show, the Poll Boonoke trio of PB180142, PB180147 and PB180137 continued an enviable record for the Stud in this special dual purpose class that is judged on 50:50 wool and meat merits.

Congratulations to long time Poll Boonoke client George Gowing and Family from Ilfracombe on showing the winning Pair of Medium Fleeces at the Longreach Show. Similarly, our congratulations also go to Wanganella client Bruce Spence from Isisford, Bruce entered the winning Pair of Strong Fleeces at the Longreach Show.

Congratulations to the Alfoxton Merino Stud on their showing success at the 2019 Queensland State Sheep Show, which included the Show’s Supreme Exhibit, the Poll Merino Breeders Group, the Grand Champion Poll Ram and the Grand Champion Poll Ewe.

Congratulations to Fred, Louise & Colleen Donnelly of St Omer, Condobolin on being awarded 3rd place for their Poll Boonoke/Wanganella entry in the 2019 Don Brown Memorial Merino Ewe Competition. Classed by Chris Bowman, the Donnelly’s were awarded the John Coy Achievement Award in 2017 and were Runners Up in the 2018 Competition.

Congratulations to Wanganella clients Graham & Kay Tulloch of Girral, NSW for topping the annual West Wyalong Sheep Breeders Sale for the third consecutive year; their 2019 top price was $232 a head for SIL 2017 drop ewes.

Congratulations to Peter & Meegan McCarten & Family on winning the Most Profitable Award for their Wanganella blood flock entry, classed by Michael Elmes, in the 2019 Lake Cargelligo Maiden Merino Ewe Competition. Using standardised figures, the McCarten’s return per head for wool and stock sales was $307.