Sydney Royal Sheep Show: Merino
Australian Merino’s account for the majority of the world’s merino wool, so naturally, competition at the Sydney Royal Sheep Show is fierce. Merino and Poll Merino (no horns) are judged separately in this premier competition, with judges examining visual characteristics, fleece type, weight, and even performing ultrasound scanning to determine muscle and fat depth. The Grand Champion Rams and Grand Champion Ewes are brought together to determine the Supreme Exhibit and winner of the RAS of NSW Supreme Merino Perpetual Trophy.