Like father like sonCreated on: 18 April 2006 “Like father, like son.” The SA Grand Champion at the National Show for Measured Production, is a son of the Konsortium-Merino’s Windsor – the 2004 SA Grand Champion at the same show.
Konsortium-Merino were awarded a third (32) of the possible 98 placings in 14 categories. John Luscombe of Grove Merino’s was placed second and Vetties Esterhuizen of Victoria-Merino’s third, in the overall points for the Victor Ludorum. The Konsortium group attained, amongst others, five SA champions and four reserve champions:
- SA Grand Champion Ewe: weight gain (ADG)
- SA Grand Champion Ram: weight gain (ADG)
- SA Grand Champion - group of 3 ewes and 3 rams: weight gain (ADG)
- SA Grand Champion - group of 3 ewes and 3 rams: body weight (kg)
- SA Grand Champion Ram: overall excellence (R/c)
- SA Reserve Champion Ram: body weight (kg)
- SA Reserve Champion: highest visual score (overall total)
- SA Reserve Champion - group of 3 ewes and 3 rams: overall excellence (R/c)
- SA Reserve Champion: Victor Ludorum (overall winner)
This was the eleventh show for measured production and formed part of the Merino Classic which was held in Graaff-Reinet. The next measured show will take place in 2008. Applications to host the event must be made to Merino SA before 15 May 2006. For more information contact Danie Vorster, manager: Merino SA, at 049-8924148. |
