Governor

Tag:

7.719

Stud:

Sims Uardry

Sire:

5.541

Micron:

21.5

SD:

3.1

CV:

14.4

Comfort:

99.5%

EMA:

Body weight:

Price:

$40 per dose

Description:

Governor has superb scale with length and depth of body. His wool is a long, soft, white, free-growing, deep crimping type that weighs well on the scales.

This ram had tremendous success on the show circuit, a true reflection of his qualities. Achievements include:

  • 2008 Australian Champion Hogget Ram, Hay Sheep Show
  • 2008 Riverina Ram of the Year, Riverina Field Days
  • 2008 Australian All-Purpose Champion, Australian Sheep & Wool Show, Bendigo
  • 2008 Champion Strong Wool Ram, Australian Sheep & Wool Show, Bendigo
  • 2008 NSW Junior Champion Ram, Dubbo National Show
  • 2008 Strong Wool Champion Ram, Dubbo National Show 

Riverina Ram of the Year judge, Roger Polkinghorne of Charinga Merino stud, described the ram as "the type of ram to take the Merino industry into the future."

At 16 months of age and weighing 119kg, 7.719 was auctioned at the 2008 Dubbo National Ram Sale for $19,500. Successful bidders were The Yanko stud, Jerilderie and Thornleigh stud, Harrow, Victoria.