Riverina Ram of the Year Hatrick!

A hatrick for Sims Uardry as the stud wins the 2009 Elders Riverina Ram of the Year for the third consecutive year. Champion ram, S080600, contested the title in a strong field of 12 horned and poll merino rams from various studs including Poll Boonoke, One Oak, Caroonboon and Sims Uardry.

Riverina Ram of the Year Judge, Gary Kopp of Towalba Merino Stud, Peak Hill applauded the ram for his extremely correct constitution, soft muzzle, and pure white stylish wool.

The ram by proven sire Sims Uardry 050541, aka "Stirling", measured 18.1 micron, 2.4 standard deviation, 13.2 co-efficient variation and a 99.7% comfort factor. Uardry Manager, Ben Lane said “the young ram displays the tremendous bone and carcass qualities as seen in Stirling."

The Riverina Ram of the Year competition was conducted this year at the Elders Sheep Expo in Deniliquin. The day was a first for the region as it showcased various studs and breeds from across the Riverina. It was very well attended with Sims Uardry gaining the attention of commercial sheep producers with the quality of young rams on display.