ABOUT
Predominantly based on Moorundie Park and Poll Boonoke, Haddon Rig Poll Stud was founded in 2016. From selling 24 poll rams at Auction in 2016, we now sell over 150 Poll Merinos at Auction. Our aim is to maintain the Poll genetics of plain bodied, fertile ewes, whilst maintaining skin type and excellent wool quality. We now have an even line of productive, large-framed stud poll ewes, with good Polled heads that are productive and easy to make money from. All rams have been measured for Australian Sheep Breeding Values (ASBVs) through MerinoSelect.
Hr POLL STUD genetic performance
We are very proud to present the 2023 Poll Sale team. With key investments made in DNA testing, ET, AI and key Stud Sires really improving our genetic performance. 2021 results for the Auction team are as follows:
Average weight: 90 kgs
YWT is 10% above industry average
YCFW is more than 50% above industry average
DP+ is 5% higher than industry average
MP+ is 5% higher than industry average
Merino Production Index (MP+)
Correlations of the MP+ Index
Ranks animals of ability to produce progeny for a fine wool operation with significant surplus sheep sales
High fleece weights, low fibre diameter, high body weight and CV + staple strength and number of lambs weaned
Dual Purpose Index (DP+)
Correlations of the DP Index
Increased ability to produce merinos for a dual purpose operation
Supports self-replacing merino flocks with ewes joined to terminal sires for lamb production
Combines fleece weight, fibre diameter, body weight and CV with carcase traits, EMD and number of lambs weaned
Fleece weight (ycfw)
Correlations of fleece weight
Body weight goes up
Growth increases
Staple length goes up
Growth (Yearling Weight - YWT)
Correlations of increased growth:
Genetic differences in live weight reflect the growth potential of an animal
Higher reproductive performance
Marketable at earlier ages
Higher fleece weight
Higher lean meat yield
2016
We have committed to bringing the best bloodlines into our stud. In 2016 we purchased full-bodied rams with outstanding wool quality for $44,000, $10,000 and $8,000 from Boonoke; demonstrating our commitment to building our poll stud. See Land article below for more information.