Petali Poll

Principals

Martin & Cheryl Oppenheimer

Flock

Poll Merino No. 1279

Address

Petali
Walcha NSW 2354
Australia

Directions

Thunderbolt's Way;
18km North of Walcha & 22km south of Uralla.

Phone

(02) 6777 2124

E-Mail

Other

0413 580 040

Website

Classer

Martin Oppenheimer

Consultant

Rob Russell

OJD Status

MN3, 8 points

Land Type

Soft grey loam, deep rooted perennial pastures, rotational grazing.

Rainfall

800mm

Bloodline

Petali

No. of Ewes

650

Adult Average

17.0

Hogget Average

15.2

Petali Poll 090220 (left) for sale at Armidale 2012 & Petali Poll 090229 sold at Hamiltom 2011 for $7,000

Achievements

Profitable enterprise of choice with merino progeny & prime lambs.
Specialising in productive Poll Merinos with low micron, suitable for most environments including high rainfall areas.
One of Australia's most worm resistant flocks.
Breech wrinkle ASBV's on all progeny since 2007.
Fully pedigree recorded.
Well linked accross industry, using the best genetics.
Merino Select ASBV's available on all sheep.
2010 Hamilton Ram Sale; top price $7,000 average $4,400 for 5 rams.
2011 On Property Ram Sale; top price $5,000 average $1,748 for 51 rams.

One of Australia's most productive low micron flocks with worm resistance.
Productive & long stapled, has low CV% of diameter & high staple strength. Petali wools process very efficiently into lightweight yarn & fabrics, with softness & good dye uptake.
Carefully selected for wool, growth, worm resistance, carcase & fertility, using Australian Sheep Breeding Values (ASBV‘s) supplied by MerinoSelect.
Plain bodied sheep bred to perform at high stocking rates (16-22 DSE/Ha). Constitution & worm resistance are features, with selection for correct conformation including foot structure. Petali Merinos are tough & will thrive in any location.
All progeny are fully pedigree recorded. 100% of the drop are tested for Breech scores, Worm Egg Count, Bodyweight, Fibre tests including Staple Length & Staple Strength, Scanned for EMD & Fat.
Top Sires 601279 - 080116, 080078, 090149, 090220, 090229, 090390, 090487.