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Marnoo Merino Field Day's expand

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Merino studs from across Victoria will compete for an inaugural and exclusive state title at Marnoo in August.

The Marnoo Merino Field Day will expand from a its traditional regional focus to a state-wide event on August 23 with more than $10,000 in prizes expected to be offered.

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The competition will see Victoria join South Australia and New South Wales in offering the state-based competition.

Marnoo Merino Stud Breeders’ Association has held its annual field day for more than 30 years – a close-knit group of 10 studs coming together and building a strong following across Victoria.

“Victoria hasn’t had a class for the Champion March-shorn Hogget ram so with Marnoo’s strong foundations, the association decided to broaden the scope to invite all Victoria-exclusive studs to join in the field day,” said association spokesman Trent Carter.

“We’ve already built a successful local event … this will make it even better.”

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“Merino studs can compete at Hamilton and Bendigo sheep shows but there was nothing exclusive for Victorians.

“This will give anyone looking for proven local Victorian genetics the ability to find everything in the one spot.”

Studs on display:
Wurrook
Melrose
Glendonald
Montrose Hill
Kerrilyn
Kedleston Park
Hynam Poll
Terrick West
Glenara
Stud Park South
Glenpaen
Banavie
Longdale Park
Hannaton
Koole Vale
Mount Yulong
Arapilies Plain
Tamalueca
Nareeb Nareeb
Willera
Charinga
Gowandale
Belbourie
Oakbank
Wallaloo Park
Forest Springs
Sohnic
Old Dundee