Pingelly was one of five Merino Lifetime Productivity (MLP) sites that evaluated the lifetime productivity of Merino ewes from different genetic sources. Murdoch University managed the Pingelly MLP project along with The Federation of Performance Sheep Breeders WA, and it was hosted by the University of Western Australia on their Ridgefield research station.
Pingelly
The Merino Lifetime Productivity Project
Background
Location
The Pingelly MLP site was located at “Ridgefield”, a 1,600 ha mixed enterprise farm owned and operated by The University of Western Australia. The farm is located 160 km SE of Perth, near Pingelly in The Upper Great Southern region of WA, and has a Mediterranean climate with an annual rainfall of 400-425 mm.
Breeding Objective
The sheep to be easy care based on/because of good conformation and constitution. Medium to large frame. Bright white stylish wool free from colour and water faults. Wool cut to be sufficient to balance wool production with body size to ensure both add real value to the bottom line.
Site Contacts
Brett Jones
Site Chair/AMSEA Representative
Bronwyn Clarke
Site Manager
Site Reports
Evaluation Sires
- Anderson Poll, 140474
- Barloo Poll, 140027 (Eureka)
- Billandri Poll, 151280
- Coromandel Poll, 130660
- Cranmore, 132051
- Edale, 10Z266K
- Ingle Poll, 150087
- Mianelup Poll, M00540 (Expo)
- Moojepin, 120652
- Moorundie Poll, NE73
- Neearra Poll, 110264
- Rangeview Poll, 5-680
- Trigger Vale Poll, 140477
- West Plains Poll, 110004 (Mercenary)
- Woodyarrup, 150329
