Half-share in Poll Merino ram sold for $25,000

Stephen Burns
Updated August 3 2021 - 8:58pm, first published 9:00am
West Plains studmaster Drew Chapman with West Plains Silencer sold for $25,000 for half-share. Photo: Laura Chapman
West Plains studmaster Drew Chapman with West Plains Silencer sold for $25,000 for half-share. Photo: Laura Chapman
A half-share in West Plains Silencer has been purchased by the Brady family, Staveley Park Merino Stud, Staveley, Victoria. Photo: Drew Chapman
A half-share in West Plains Silencer has been purchased by the Brady family, Staveley Park Merino Stud, Staveley, Victoria. Photo: Drew Chapman
The 18.1 micron fleece of West Plains Silencer. Photo: Drew Chapman
The 18.1 micron fleece of West Plains Silencer. Photo: Drew Chapman

While Merino studmasters were understandably frustrated at not being able to exhibit and offer rams for sale at the 2021 Australian Sheep and Wool Show in Bendigo, Victoria, due to COVID-19 restrictions, private sales are being made, while studmasters prepare for their annual on-property auctions in spring.

Stephen Burns

Stephen Burns

Journalist, Wagga Wagga

Jackaroo on Merino sheep studs in the Riverina, a lifetime working on the land with sheep, cropping and cattle. Graduate Charles Sturt Uni with degree in Business and a Dean's Certificate. Graduate C.B. Alexander Agricultural College

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