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The Top Sire
Newsletter of the NSW Stud Merino Breeders’ Association Ltd
July - December 2009
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- Langdene, Dunedoo - Rabobank Australian Supreme Merino Ram
- Four NSW youth accepted for National Leadership Course
- 2009 Rabobank National Merino Sheep Show & Ram Sale results
- Wool prices lift with global recovery
- Auction Forward - Elders marketing tool
- NSW studs win major titles and top sale at Bendigo's Aust Sheep and Wool Show
- Previewing the 8th World Merino Conference to be held in May 2010 in France
- North Tuppal historic re-enactment
January - June 2009
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Articles include
- Tara Park's Supremes - Sydney, Canberra and Great Southern
- New AASMB President, Tom Ashby
- SMBA Council visits Cowra Ag. Research & Advisory Station
- AASMB Trade Mission to Europe 2010, including 8th World Merino Conference
- NSW Flock Merino Ewe Competition Highlights 2009
- Great Southern Supreme Merinos, Canberra 2009
- New Lice Test - how to use it
September - December 2008
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Articles include
- Can genetics be a permanent solution to breech strike without mulesing?
- Preview Great Southern Supreme Merinos, Canberra January 2009
- NSW's Langdene Merino stud top price at Sheepvention
- Top priced rams of Spring 2008
- Sydney Show Show 2009 itinerary
- NLIS sheep traceability Requirements
May - August 2008
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Articles include
- Australian Supreme Ram to Boonoke
- 8th World Merino Conference Update
- Expressions of Interest called for 2010 AASMB Trade Mission to Europe
- 2008 Rabobank National Merino Sheep Show and Ram Sale
- SMBA Trust Funding to Continue for Wool Handler Training
- Honour Roll of NSW Studs at Australian Sheep Show, Bendigo
January - April 2008
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Articles include
- Bundemar Merino stud changes hands
- Grathlyn supreme at Sydney
- Top results of ram-selling season 2007-2008
- Australian fine shorn production doubles since 1990
- NSW Flock Merino ewe competition highlights
October - December 2007
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Articles include
- Wool Parades return to Sydney Royal
- NSW National Leadership Course winners
- Preview - Great Southern Supreme Merinos in Canberra
- Preview - 2007 New England Merino Field Days
- M200 Ambassador - Liz Foster
- NSW Merino stud results at ASBA Show, Bendigo
- 2008 Sydney Sheep Show Timetable
July - September 2007
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Articles include
- Report - National Ram Sale, Dubbo
- 2007 Rabobank National Merino Sheep Show report
- Merino Ewe Productivity Report
- 2007 Ultimate Clip Competition winners
- The Australian Merino by Charlie Massy - classic reprinted
April - June 2007
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Articles include
- 2007 Sydney Sheep Show results and photos
- Robert Lindsay - new SMBA President
- M200 Ambassador - Kelly Dowling
- Elders Bioclip "Wool In Nets"
- Riverina Ram of the Year
- NSW Merino Studs successful in Queensland
- Rabobank Farm Management Programme
January - March 2007
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Articles include
- Wool Handler Training Programme (SMBA funded)
- Ewe Competition Results, Hay, Condobolin, Lake Cargelligo
- Great Southern Supreme Merinos Result
- Merino 200 Commemoration
- Saltbush Feed Trials
- QPlu$ Open Day 2007
October - December 2006Click here to download the October - December 2006 issue of The Top Sire
Articles include
- Top Hoggets 2006
- Woolclasser Registrations
- Misleading Bale Descriptions
- Advertising with NSW SMBA
- Management skills for young farmers
- SMBA to fund Wool Handler Training
July - September 2006Click here to download the July - September 2006 issue of The Top Sire
Articles include
- 2006 Rabobank National Ram Show and Sale Results
- Merino Wether Lamb Challenge - Merinos the complete package
- Elders presentation at World Merino Conference
- Industry Tools
- Merino Ewes most valuable package in rural industry
- NSW Merinos shine at major WA fixture
January - June 2006
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Articles include:
- Merino Field Days in NSW - shop window for regional Merino studs
- Sustaining the wool rally
- 2006 Sydney Sheep Show results
- 2006 Great Southern Supreme Merinos Report
- The developing Chinese economy
- 50 years of Mudge Ram Shows and Sales
October - December 2005
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Articles include
- 2005 On-Property Sale Results
- Top Hoggets 2005
- National Leadership Course awards
- Impact of oil price rise on wool industry
July - September 2005
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Articles include
- Report - National Ram Sale, Dubbo
- 2005 Rabobank National Sheep Show results
- Elders Global Wool Auction
- NSW Merino Field Days' reports
- NSW Studs top Bendigo Ram Sale
April - June 2005
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Articles include
- Queensland Show Results - NSW Dominates
- Lake Cargelligo Maiden Ewe Competition
- Don Brown Memorial Merino Ewe Competition
- AWI World Merino Conference Update
- National Group Final Announcement
January - March 2005
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- The Magnificent Modern Merino
- Great Southern Supreme Merino Show
- Sydney Sheep Show
- Rabobank Analysis
October - December 2004
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- Riverina on Show
- The Modern Merino not a cottage industry
- Merino Milestones
- Midstate Merinos
- Veterinary Research Awards
- Top Hoggets 2004
- Full On Property Sale Results
- Deadman switch and shearer safety
July - September 2004
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- Rabobank Wool Outlook
Colin Wright, Senior Manager Risk Management Services - Ultimate Clip 2004
- Your Say – Graham McDonald, commercial woolgrower
- Global demand prospects for wool
- NSW continues Australian Fleece Competition dominance
- Rabobank National Merino Ram Show and Sale
- Australian Sheep and Wool Show and Sale, Bendigo
January – June 2004
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- Merino enterprise profits
- Kim Henderson takes SMBA reins
- Dark and/or Medullated Fibre Risk (DMFR)
- Key influences on world wool market
- Wool, Hide and Skin Dealers Act 2004
- Your Say – Barry Walker, stud Merino breeder
- Sheep brand contamination, a lasting problem
- Ewe Beaut – commercial Merino Ewe competitions
- Sydney Sheep Show 2004
- Great Southern Goulburn Show and Sale
- Merino Milestones, January – June 2004
