Avonside Merino Stud was founded in 1990 at the family property “Avonside” near Berridale. The stud moved to its new home “Muniong” between Cooma and Adaminaby in 2010. Our aim to produce large framed, structurally sound sheep, capable of consistently producing heavy fleeces of fine-medium wool remains unchanged. Over the years we have reduced adult fibre diameter to 18.5-20 micron whilst still making gains in both wool cuts and bodyweights.

Emphasis has been placed on wool quality, which must be stylish, well nourished, long stapled with superior handle and measurements. We believe that this blend of fine-medium wool, combined with high body and fleece weights is consistently the most profitable.

Avonside has been able to achieve these aims by accessing some of the industry’s best genetics through AI. Leading sires from both Roseville Park and Wurrook have been used with great success. Our latest AI programs included Roseville Park 1864 in 2011 and Roseville Park 9-14 in 2013 and 2015, as well as Roseville Park 2792 x RP9-14 which sold at Dubbo National Ram sales for $24,000. Roseville Park 14 – 3008 was used in our 2016 AI program and his progeny will be a feature in this year's sale.

Recent ram purchases include:                                                                                                                  

2009 - Tara Park 8024 x TP 4202

2011 - Roseville Park 063 x RP45 syn

2014 – Tara Park 3100 x TP King

2015 – Cottage Park 64 x Roseville Park 715 x RP9-14

2016 – Roseville Park 442 x RP11-11