TERRICK WEST
POLL MERINOS est 1954 P121
0428 368 270
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VICTORIAN SHEEP SHOW BALLARAT SUNDAY 22ND JUNE25
Contact Ross on 0428368270 or Claire on 0438368270 for appointments
Hay results
TW240350- Victorian Champion Hogget
TW240350 Reserve Champion March Shorn Ram
TW240341 Champion strong wool march shorn ram
1st- pen of 3 ewe lambs
1st- pen of 3 ram lambs
Hay Merino Sheep Show 2025
We have been continuously enhancing our data collection efforts for the rams we offer for sale. We are pleased to once again provide genotyping and ASBVs for all our rams, giving you greater insights into their genetic merit and delivering even more comprehensive information about these animals. Recognizing the importance of assisting you to make informed breeding decisions, we have also invested in genotyping our entire young breeding ewe flock. This comprehensive genetic profiling of both our rams and ewes ensures we can provide you with the most accurate and reliable data to guide your breeding program towards your specific goals. As always we maintain a balanced approach by combining this genetic data with our thorough visual assessment of productive skin, sound structure and constitution.
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.
ASBV's, Genomic testing and Data Collection
Australian Sheep Breeding Values will be available on all sale rams.
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TERRICK WESTÂ 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.
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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.
2025
STUD CALENDAR EVENTS AND DATES
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Annual Great Southern Supreme Merino Show and Ram Sale (Bathurst)- Monday 24th February 2025
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Loddon Valley Field day- Please join us at Terrick West from 10am, Friday 28th February 2025
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Horsham Wimmera Merino Sheep Show- Sunday 30th March 2025
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Hay Sheep Show- Saturday 14th June 2025
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Victorian Sheep Show- Ballarat Showgrounds Sunday 22nd June 2025
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Australian Sheep and Wool Show- July 18th-20th 2025. Ram sale- Sunday 20th July 2025
5 sires to be offered​​
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On Property Ram Sale- Friday 8th August 2025
Dubbo National show and ram Sale- Display of Rams
Tuesday/Wednesday 12th-13th August 2025
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Victorian State Merino Field Day- Marnoo- Wednesday 20th August 2025
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Adelaide Show and Ram Sale- Friday September 5th 2025
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Private selection of graded rams available early October 2025. Current wool tests and ASBV's will be available on all rams.
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Please call Ross to arrange an appointment.
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