Further to the original post, we have received the rules and entry form for the Bookham Wether Trial. These are available below:
BOOKHAM WETHER TRIAL 2023 TO 2026 Rules Regs
BOOKHAM WETHER TRIAL 2022 TO 2026 Entry Form
Doug Painting has very kindly put himself forward to be the next host of the wether trial. Induction of the wether weaners is planned to be in early March, with date and drop off location to be confirmed closer to the date. Anyone interested in participating in the trial needs to complete the above entry form and email or post it back to the Bookham Ag Bureau.
If any TFS members are taking part we would love to know – send us an email and let us know.
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We have received an email from the Bookham Ag Bureau inviting any TFS Merino breeders to participate in a wether trial they are conducting, next year.
The Trial in Summary:
- Induction into the trial and even up shearing of 10 head of 2021 drop wethers will take place in 2022.
- The trial will consist of 4 shearings starting in 2023 and ending in 2026.
- The annual results will be based on the individual average wool production performance of each animal in the team.
- The Overall results calculated after the final shearing in 2026 will be based on the average wool production and carcass value of each animal in the team.
The host property and delivery date are yet to be confirmed but as some breeders are nearing weaning and looking to sell wether lambs, the Bookham Ag Bureau are calling for expressions of interest now. This can be done by email to bookhamagbureau@gmail.com or by phone to Davo Weir 0421 732 748.