2023 On Property Ram Sale
The Pastora Poll on property ram auction is approaching fast! On Wednesday, September 6th, 2023, 120 rams will go under the hammer, followed by private ram sales in the preceding days.
This year’s sale rams will be classified on Monday,… Continue reading
2022 Pastora Newsletter
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2021 Sale Report
Thank You!
To all the successful bidders and the underbidders for your attendance at our Inaugural Pastora Ram Sale. A 100% clearance of rams sold with an average $2596 and a top price $5200.
We were blown away by enquiries… Continue reading
2021 Pastora Newsletter
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2021 On Property Ram Sale
After much deliberation, we have decided to have our first On Property Ram Sale, to be held on the 8th of September, 2021.
90 of our top 900 rams will be auctioned and will be sold with ASBV’s. All figures,… Continue reading
Sheep and wool industry scholarship winners want to make a difference
TWO young people with a keen interest in the sheep and wool industry have been honoured with scholarships.
The Peter Westblade Scholarship recognises the late Peter Westblade of Lockhart who was know for his successful Merino breeding operation. Continue reading
Split decision over sheep industry scholarship
The calibre of young people coming through the Australian sheep and wool industry has resulted in joint winners of the prestigious Peter Westblade Scholarship for the first time. Continue reading
Young Merino breeder wins 2014 scholarship
Young Southern NSW Merino breeder Ben Patrick has won the prestigious 2014 Peter
Westblade sheep and wool industry scholarship. Mr Patrick, 22, was named as the 2014 Continue reading
Westblade sheep and wool industry scholarship. Mr Patrick, 22, was named as the 2014 Continue reading
Darren Bahr of The Rock in the NSW Riverina focuses on productivity in his Merino flock
RAISING the bar on productivity is par for the course for one NSW Riverina sheep producer.
And Darren Bahr is so keen to make sure he’s keeping the highest value sheep, he’s set up a strict selection process based on the value of the fleece they cut. Continue reading
And Darren Bahr is so keen to make sure he’s keeping the highest value sheep, he’s set up a strict selection process based on the value of the fleece they cut. Continue reading
Knowledge is power
THE relationship between body condition score and conception rates of 1200 maiden ewes was in focus at Pastora Poll Merino stud, Lockhart, in late January - data that is now at the fingertips of owner Tim Westblade for the lifetime of each sheep. Continue reading