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During show you will be able to see the following features:
Feature Breed 2009 - Poll Dorset
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Poll Dorset for . . .
Rapid growth rate, Superior fleshing, Muscular development
The Poll Dorset is a short wool, meat producing animal, and is by far the most popular of the terminal sire breeds for the production of prime lambs in Australia
Prime lambs are produced mainly from mating Poll Dorset rams to cross bred Merino and Merino purebred mothers.
The breed, developed in Australia from 1937 - 1954 by introducing the poll gene into Dorset Horn flocks from two other poll breeds and following a strict back-mating programme to achieve close to 100% of Dorset Horn blood. The characteristics of the breed such as rapid growth rate, superior fleshing and muscular development make them ideally suited for the meat trade.
Poll Dorset genes have also been a major contributor to the developing White Suffolk breed and almost all other prime lamb composite breeds in Australia.
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Victorian Alpaca Expo
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200 alpacas are expected from exhibitors in Victoria New South Wales and South Australia. |
National Merino Pairs
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The National competition will comprise one Merino pair from each state competing against each other for the title. The final is judged at the All Seasons Quailty Resort McIvor Highway Bendigo, at 7.30pm on Saturday the 18th July, 2009 - just prior to the Australian Sheep & Wool Show Breeders Dinner. |
Judging of the Supreme Champions (All Breeds Get Together)
Judging of the Supreme Prime Lamb Exhibit, The Supreme Longwool Exhibit, as well as the Supreme Longwool and Prime Lamb Groups will be judged in the Exhibition Centre Judging area on Saturday 18th July 2009 commencing at 5.30pm.
This will be preceded by the judging of the Schools Interbreed and the Champion British Breeds Group at the same location.
A social evening in the dining area will commence immediately following the conclusion of the Supreme Judging.
Merino Ram Sale
The sale will be held on Monday 20th July 2009 commencing at 12.00 noon
Australian Fleece Competition
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This competition encompasses all main wool types and is commercially orientated using current technology to assist in both the objective and subjective criteria. The competition will therefore provide educational outcomes to competitors, woolgrowers and the industry at large. Entrants should note that the entry of unscoured wool for exhibition purposes to Australia is subject to current import regulations. These regulations are updated daily and can be accessed from the AQUIS website. |
North Central Victorian Sports Shears Association
Will be conducting a State shearing & woolhandling competition again this year with an eventual goal of attracting National and international titles to Bendigo.
Wool Craft Displays & Demonstrations
Woolcraft competitions have gone from strength to strength with entries from most states of Australia. Entry forms and classes are available on this site. Daily demonstrations of spinning, weaving and other hand craft skills - so this section is a must for everyone with an interest in this area.
 
Fashion Parades
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There will be 4 parades per day, Friday Saturday and Sunday. Two will feature prize winning and interesting garments from the woolcraft competition and two will feature ready to wear garments available from the commercial sites.
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Craft & Industry Retail Sales
There will be a large number of commercial sites that stock a diverse range of garments and goods produced by value adding industries often farm based.
  
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