Ewe record at Marrar held by McKelvie family

Stephen Burns
September 1 2021 - 12:00pm
Brian McKelvie (right) at Misty Hills, Marrar, with his son Damien and grandson Lachlan and their maiden Australian White ewes.
Brian McKelvie (right) at Misty Hills, Marrar, with his son Damien and grandson Lachlan and their maiden Australian White ewes.

Currently holding the record for price paid for breeding ewes, Brian McKelvie said it was unbelievable when 26 maiden Australian White ewes scanned in lamb (SIL) for twins sold on AuctionsPlus for $1210 a head last Tuesday.

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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