FACTS ABOUT KARORI’S PERFORMANCE

  • In the 2012-2016 Superior Sires publication, the results of Sire Evaluations Australia–wide were published. Of the 228 sires featured in these results, Karori had 3 sires represented. These 3 Karori Sires had between 32%-41% MORE TOPS than the average and 24%-31% LESS CULLS than the average.
  • The Merino Bloodline Performance was released in 2015 by NSW DPI and AWI which represented wether trials from 2004 to 2014. On a $/dse basis Karori ranked 16th from 71 entrants. This meant that we ranked in the top 25% for profitability and ranked as the 2nd highest profit $/dse amongst the 6 New England bloodlines that were represented.
  • In the latest Glen Innes wether trial (2019-2021) the 2019 results showed that Karori ranked 5th on a $/DSE basis from 35 entrants.
  • 15 sires were entered in the 2014 and 2015 New England Sire Evaluation. An assessments was completed for both years. Karori Sire 090094 had the highest return of $78.59 per DSE compared to an average return of $58.79
  • Karori Sire K222 was entered in the 2018 New England Sire Evaluation and MLP Project. In the latest results, K222 has been ranked 2nd on the FP+ Index from 16 entrants and ranked No 39 out of 50 of the ALL TIME top 50 Sires. His progeny were the leading team for Staple Strength, showed the best wool character and least amount of fleece rot.
  • KARORI EWES ARE IDEAL TO USE IN A CROSS-BREEDING PROGRAM AS PART OF A PRIME LAMB ENTERPRISE OR FOR BREEDING 1ST CROSS EWES.
  • 8 Karori Sires joined in the stud in 2016 had Sheep Genetics ASBVs that were in the TOP 1% for IMF (Intramuscular Fat) and in the TOP 5% for Shear Force (ShearF5). Intramuscular Fat has a  significant impact on flavour, juiciness and tenderness. Shear Force is correlated to tenderness.