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Wharetoa Genetics Closes, Sells 262 Rams for $1543 Average

1/9/2025

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Wharetoa Genetics bid farewell to its storied legacy in Balclutha, selling 262 rams at an impressive average of $1543 each. After half a century, Garth and Chris Shaw are closing their stud sheep business and putting their sprawling 400-hectare farm on the market. Don’t miss the upcoming sales of 2000 ewes and hoggets on February 13 and 20!

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Wharetoa Genetics bid farewell to its storied legacy in Balclutha, selling 262 rams at an impressive average of $1543 each. After half a century, Garth and Chris Shaw are closing their stud sheep business and putting their sprawling 400-hectare farm on the market. Don’t miss the upcoming sales of 2000 ewes and hoggets on February 13 and 20!