TERRICK WEST
POLL MERINOS est 1954 P121
0428 368 270
PRIVATE SELECTION RAMS NOW AVAILABLE
Contact Ross on 0428368270 for appointments
2023 on property ram sale results are in!
78/84 lots sold for an average of $3,112
Lot 1 sold for $8,000 to the Duncan family from Dunedin Park Stud, Wentworth New South Wales.
Once again, thank you to everyone for a wonderful day. It was great to see so many new faces.
Pictured here are Warren and Stuart Duncan, Ross and Claire McGauchie with Lot 1- 220064
Genomic testing and ASBV's 2023
We have been continuing to improve our data collection of our sale rams and will once again be including ASBV's on ALL sale rams. Full genomics testing of these animals, including poll tests will be available.
TERRICK WEST
At Terrick West Poll Merinos we develop sheep genetics that consistently transfer breed value from
the stud to the paddock.
Our priority is high-volume, high-quality and soft-handling 18-19 micron wool on large fertile dual-
purpose animals – delivering consistent returns in all soil, feed and climate conditions.
We take a measured approach to stud breeding, using experience and data to sustainably introduce
profitable traits without upsetting the genetic balance of the flock.
This approach drives our own stud and commercial flock operation at Terrick West Estate, our family
farm on the Northern Victorian plains north west of Bendigo.
TERRICK WEST AND THE MCGAUCHIE FAMILY
The Terrick West Stud was founded by Edgar McGauchie and his sons Cyril and Eric in 1932.
Today Eric’s son, stud-master Ross McGauchie runs Terrick West Poll Merinos with his wife Robyn
and daughter Claire.
Claire is the fourth generation of McGauchies to help set the vision and direction of Terrick West Poll
Merinos.
A balanced and sustainable approach
Over four generations at Terrick West we have always cared for our land and our animals.
We take a balanced approach to innovations that sustainably improve our stud, our flock, our
industry and our home.
We are proud to produce the most ethical and sustainable fibre in the world by continuously
nurturing our animals and our land.
At Terrick West we run 1,000 stud ewes and 1,200 flock ewes across 9,000 acres of dry land
pasture (lucerne, sub, rye and cereal stubbles) and limited irrigation (lucerne) from an average
annual rainfall of 400mm (last 100 years of data).
Our rams are vaccinated and certified to MN3 (Ovine Johne’s) making them eligible for entry into all
states and territories. We are also Brucellosis free.
2023
STUD CALENDAR EVENTS AND DATES
Annual Great Southern Supreme Merino Show and Ram Sale (Canberra)- Saturday 15th-16th January 2023
Loddon Valley Field day- Please join us at Terrick West from 10am, Friday 24th February 2023
Wimmera Merino Show- Horsham-26th March 2023
Hay Sheep Show- Saturday June 17th 2023
Victorian Sheep Show- Ballarat Showgrounds 25th June 2023
Australian Sheep and Wool Show- July 14th- 16th 2023. Ram sale- 16th July 2023
5 rams offered- ASBV's here
Victorian State Merino Field Day- Marnoo- 28th July 2023
On Property Ram Sale- Friday 11th August 2023
84 rams on offer
Inspection from 10am, auction 1pm sharp
Dubbo show- Display of Rams
22nd and 23rd August 2022
Adelaide Show and Ram Sale- September 8th 2023
4 rams offered
Private selection of graded rams available NOW. Current wool tests and ASBV's will be available on all rams.
Please call Ross to arrange an appointment.