More than 60 visitors attended the second day of the 13th ANZ Agribusiness Crookwell flock ewe competition when seven flocks were judged.
Judges Alan McCormack, Walwa, Gurrundah and James Barron, Adina, Peak View gave their considered comments on each flock with the view of improving profitability and productivity for each sheep breeder.
One of the issues raised by each judge was the need for all flocks to lift the fertility of their flock.
It was a trait recognised by each breeder, nevertheless the judges gave the assembled crowd their views.
"More lambs give you more options," Alan McCormack said.
"One of the things you can do is get rid of your passengers, those ewes who lamb but don't rear the lamb for whatever reason.
"Those ewes are not worth keeping and they are dragging your fertility and therefore your profitability back."
Each judge also pointed out the value of the Crookwell ewe competition, bringing benefits to the whole community.
"There is lots of interaction," Mr McCormack said.
"James and I are here to help you make more money, so hopefully everyone has picked up something.
"I know I have."
Due to the cancellation of the annual Crookwell Show, the results were announced during the dinner on Thursday evening.
Placegetters in the longwool section:
- Brian Anderson, Lower Sylvia Vale No 2, Binda
- Dan Fitzell, Flowerburn, Peelwood
- Brad Cartwright, Kempton, Laggan
- Peter Anderson, Laggan and Shannon Arnall, Laggan.
Placegetters in the spring shorn section:
- Michael Lowe, Crookwell
- Graeme and Dianne Hewitt, Binda
- Gavin and Casper McDonald, Laggan
- Anthony Selmes, Grabben Gullen
Champion maiden ewes: Brian Anderson, Lower Sylvia Vale No 2, Binda
AWN Award: Tony and Natalie Hewitt, Grabben Gullen
Future Development Award: Dave Culley, Grabben Gullen
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