Karori

Principals

Rob & Katrina Blomfield

Flock

Horned 4773

Address

Karori
Walcha NSW 2354
Australia

Directions

35Km north/east of Walcha on Table Top Rd.

Phone

(02) 6777 9189

Fax

(02) 6777 9188

E-Mail

Website

Classer

Katrina Blomfield

OJD Status

MN3

Land Type

Undulating to hilly pasture improved trap soil

Rainfall

900mm

Bloodline

Karori

No. of Ewes

700 stud ewes 1500 flock ewes

Adult Average

17.2

Hogget Average

15.4

Achievements

K325 ( 020325) is the Top Sire for combined Visual & Measured traits in both 2007 and 2008 for 2006 drop New England Sire Evaluation.
Impact Sire 060729- An Elite Sire on 7% Dual Purpose Index with Sheep Genetics Australia. K729 is a trait leader for Eye Muscle Depth (Top 5%) and Fertility (Top 4%). He is also in the top 15% for Yearling Body Weight, in the top 20% for FD and in the top 20% for YWEC (Worm Resistance)
Excellent ASBVs for Eye Muscle Depth (EMD). Karori is performing well above the National Average for Eye Muscle
Excellent ASBVs for Staple Strength. 47% of the price received for your wool is now based on staple strength
Excellent FDCVs which are 1.0-1.5 below the National Average. Karori consistently has excellent CVs in long wool (as against good CVs in short wool which is much easier to achieve)
1.5u to 2.0u below national average for Fibre Diameter with some rams in top 1% for fineness
One of the leading studs in Australia for worm resistance. Karori has a flock average ASBV (Australian Sheep Breeding Value) for YWEC of -31. Karori has been breeding for worm resistance for 12 years
Above average for 14% +BWT (Body Weight) index in Australian Sheep Genetics (SGA) database

"A young progressive and dynamic stud producing exceptionally soft, low micron, quality wools"
"Sheep bred in the paddock for the paddock so will perform under normal commercial conditions. Emphasis is on profitability by breeding sheep with: "
Excellent plain bodies. Karori has ceased mulesing in a challenging climate.
Exceptional softness
High fleece values
Deep,well-defined crimp
Pronounced white lustre
Excellent staple length
Frame & constitution
Worm resistance

On-property auction & private sa
Location:	"Karori" Walcha NSW 2354
Time:	Starts Saturday 30th January, 2010
Offered:	approx 65 rams at auction + 40 private sale rams
Approximately 65 Superfine horned and semi-poll rams will be offered for sale on 30th January, 2010. These rams display exceptional quality wools with unique softness & brightness, are plain bodied and have a great constitution