There was plenty of action in the sheep shed at Royal Canberra Show where the Merino judging commenced, the schools competition was strong and the prime lamb breeds were completed.
Here are the big winners of the sheep competition:
Interbreed group winning the Fred Eldering Trophy was the Armstrong family, Armdale Poll Dorsets, Marrar.
Merino judging – Kim Cartwright, David and Sophie Watson and Sam Westenra.
March-shorn group of five – Merryville, Boorowa
March-shorn pairs – Greenland, Bungarby
August-shorn group – Conrayn, Berridale
August-shorn pairs – Royalla, Wallendbeen
Supreme superfine wool exhibit – Conrayn, Berridale
Supreme fine wool exhibit – Merryville, Boorowa
Supreme medium/strong wool exhibit – Greenland, Bungarby
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