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Over The Farm Gate: Manawatu Angus dispersal offers premium opportunity for breed
Merchiston Angus offering 170 mixed age cattle with genetics established over 66 years
A major dispersal sale at Merchiston Angus, north east of Marton, on 28 March will offer approximately 170 mixed age cattle, comprising the entire Merchiston-based cow herd.
Merchiston was founded in 1955 on a property held in the same family through four generations. Its heritage is represented in a long term genetic legacy based on astute selection, use of EBVs to measure performance, intense evaluation of animal structure and first-class stockmanship.
For more on the Merchiston Angus Foundation Female Sale, see here: https://pivotdesign.co.nz/ebooks/2022/merchistonfemales/
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