South West Genetics to $800

SOUTH West Genetics' annual Mortlake on-property sale sold 22 of 44 rams offered to $800.

Selling agent Garry Whitehead, Landmark attracted Mortlake said while the Texel rams subdued interest, the 121 quality one year-old Coopworth- cross ewes drew strong competition and sold for $152.

"Crossbreed Texels are doing well but there is further positive publicity needed to boost interest in the breed," Mr Whitehead said.

"The Texel rams displayed the major performance data required in the (prime lamb) industry and have always been a high indexing breed but it wasn't reflected in the sale which was disappointing because the quality was there.

"The strong interest in the Coopworth cross ewes was terrific and reflected the growing attraction to maternal type sheep within the industry."

Several rams sold to the top price of $800, with Tony Dupleix, Leslie Manor being a volume buyer at the sale purchasing five rams to av $680.

"Texel's are performing well for tenderness (shear force) and lean meat yield, generally having a positive correlation whereas the general rule is a negative correlation," South West Genetics principal Steve Parker said."

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South West Genetics to $800