




At Westray we breed the regions best examples of Medium Micron Merinos. The different components of our Medium Micron Merinos fleece including the main fleece itself, pieces, bellies and locks have different physical attributes that make them have excellent processing potential. The most common attributes that differ between Medium Micron Merinos and others is staple length, vegetable fault, fibre diameter and yield. A Medium Micron Merinos fleece is more valuable than bellies which are more expensive components than crutchings, locks and cardings.
With Australian wool prices on the rise, and demand for Medium Micron Merinos high, it's a great time to be experts int his field. Westray Merinos have been breeding Medium Micron Merinos on our Peak Hill stud since 1963 and through our commitment to this industry we have an excellent breeding process. All of our Merinos fall under the category of Medium Micron Merinos which is classified as a sheep with 18-22 micron wool. We produce excellent Medium Micron Merinos through expert cross breeding and advanced technology to ensure our Merinos all have these attributes. Our Medium Micron Merinos wool is used in woven apparel cloth, knitting yarns and even furnishings.
Westray Merinos, alongside other Australian Medium Micron Merinos breeders, produce the world's finest wool which is renowned for extremely fine and soft. Fashion houses the world over see our Medium Micron Merinos as providing them with high quality and versatility and nothing else feels like or feels like Medium Micron Merinos wool.
Far beyond its softness, Medium Micron Merinos wool from Westray boasts a superior range of natural qualities that can be extended beyond its softness and visual appeal.
Not all wool is the same and it is divided into three broad categories, fine, medium and broad and at Westray Merinos we specialise in breeding Medium Micron Merinos. Wool is measured in microns which are equal to one millionth of a metre and fibre length is measured in millimetres, a Medium Micron Merinos microns measurement is 18-22mm with fibre length also determining the quality and application of the wool.
Our Medium Micron Merinos are the preferred choice for us as this is the most in demand wool type in the world. Read more at Poll Merino Rams





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Helping you and your farm, experience real peace of mind thanks to our quality genetics and year round support that will exceed your expectations.
Look no further than Westray & Genanegie Merinos.
Contact Us Now: Blake Tremain-Cannon
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Address: 5228 Newell Highway, Peak Hill. 2869
Mobile: 0439 493 143
Email: blake@westraymerinos.com.au
Poll Merino Rams from Westray Merino’s have been bred to be the finest examples of Merino sheep available today. Our Merino sheep are Heavy Cutting Merinos as they have a high yield and class leading wool. If you are looking for Profitable Merino Genetics then our Merino’s have been perfected over generations to produce high yield wool. As Dual Purpose Merinos, our Merino’s are suitable for both meat and wool production and have been rated favourably on both counts. Our sheep are classified as Medium Micron Merinos as their wool has a fibre diameter of 20.6-22.5 microns.
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