Publications

Craig Wilson and Associates produces publications aimed towards increasing opportunities for breeders of merino sheep to dramatically improve their net returns.

PWMMC 2016-2018 Meat Challenge Report

 

The information in the Meat Challenge Report is unique to the Australian Merino Industry. The Report presents results and findings from the analysis and interpretation of the Meat Challenge data, where more than 20,000 records were collected and processed.

Traits measured were;

Body weights

Final body weight

Dressing percentage

Age

Carcase weight

Fat depth at GR

Eye muscle depth

Fat

Publication date: December 2016

Pages: 67

 

 

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2014 Final Wool Challenge Report

Peter Westblade Memorial Merino Challenge 2012-2014

 

The Wool Challenge Report brings together all the data for the two-year Merino Challenge. There are detailed data for the average of each trait and dollar value for the individual sheep and teams. Wool and mutton values have been calculated using five-year average prices. Net profit per hectare is also presented where the top 20% were $93 more profitable than the bottom 20% running at the same stocking rates.

Publication date: July 2014
Pages: 97

Cost: $110 (gst incl.)

2014 Final Wool Challenge Report

Peter Westblade Memorial Merino Challenge 2012-2014

 

The Wool Challenge Report brings together all the data for the two year Merino Challenge. There is detailed data for the average of each trait and dollar value for the individual sheep and teams. Wool and mutton values have been calculated using five year average prices. Net profit per hectare is also presented where the top 20% were $93 more profitable than the bottom 20% running at the same stocking rates.

Publication date: July 2014
Pages: 97

Cost: $110 (gst incl.)

Peter Westblade Memorial Merino Challenge

2012 Meat Report

 

The information in the Meat Challenge Report is unique to the Australian Merino industry. The Report presents results and findings from the analysis and interpretation of the Meat Challenge data, where more than 20,000 records were collected and processed.

 

Traits measured were:

  • Body weights
  • Final body weight
  • Dressing percentage
  • Age
  • Carcass weight
  • Fat depth at GR
  • Eye muscle depth
  • Fat
  • Skin wrinkle

 

Publication date: December 2012

Pages: 111

Cost: $110 (gst incl.)

Peter Westblade Memorial Merino Challenge

Australia’s largest commercial evaluation of Merino genetics the Peter Westblade Memorial Merino Challenge (PWMCC) assists Merino breeding enterprises to make more informed decisions on their Merino genetics.

 

2012 Wool Report

 

The 2012 Wool Challenge Report includes data and results from 50 teams across Australia and includes information about:

 

  • The Wool Challenge
  • Traits measured
  • Wool Challenge results
  • Combined wool and mutton values
  • Net profit per hectare
  • Within team variation
  • Bodyweight
  • Fleece rot score
  • Individual team results

 

Publication date: May 2012

Pages: 82

Cost: $110 (gst incl.)