Money Makers

MONEY MAKERS

The Merinos that make it

Money Makers offers a unique opportunity to analyse and identify the most profitable merino bloodlines using good quality objective information from a number of credible sources.

The last five or so years have seen much debate about sheep breeding. This book addresses many of the issues identified in the debate and provides you with answers.

The information demonstrates that small differences in Merino bloodline performance can have powerful effects on the long term profitability of the flock.

For example analysis of the National pooled wether trial data shows:

• A difference of $81 profit per hectare between the top and bottom bloodlines.

• The average profit per hectare of the top 20% of bloodlines was $41 higher than the average of the bottom 20% of bloodlines.

Money Makers is an invaluable reference for anyone involved in the Australian sheep industry. It is an essential guide for those who want to make the right decision regarding the bloodline choice for their flock.

Discussion focuses on:

How important is fibre diameter?
Should we be selecting bigger sheep?
What traits count in the current market place?
How does meat performance compare?
How much you can afford to pay for rams?

Flock comparisons allowing you to better understand where your flock currently fits in and what you can do to change it.

Strategies and methods which you can use to implement this data and achieve results within your own flock.

Case study analysis that highlights the advantages that can be forthcoming if a balanced selection procedure is implemented.

Testimonials
"This book addresses some really important principles. They apply regardless of where you are in Australia."

Hamish Cullenward, Hay, NSW

"This publication highlights the strengths and weaknesses, of our flock’s genetics. We now have direction in our breeding program."

Hamish Jardine, Nimmitabel, NSW

"You simply can’t afford to be getting it wrong; the gain from making good decisions and using great genetics is worth up to $45 per head."

Bernard Dwyer, Alectown, NSW

"This book should be compulsory for those people wanting to make informed decisions on the value of merino bloodlines. The value of this information far out weighs the cost of it"

Pat Drew, Bethungra, NSW

The co-authors of Money Makers are: David Lee of Holmes Sackett and Craig Wilson of Craig Wilson Livestock (CWL), 19 Banks Avenue, Wagga Wagga, NSW, 2650, Ph/Fax: 02 6926 2365, Mobile: 0428 250 982.

Craig Wilson Livestock (CWL) is one of the few fully independent sheep consultancy and classing businesses in Australia. Advice and decisions are given on merit without bias. Now, in it’s sixth year of operation, the company has been built on the concept of balancing subjective assessment with objective measurement by using traditional and high tech breeding practices. The outcomes are achieving profitable sheep that not only look good on paper, but also perform in the paddock.