Our History:

Egelabra Merino Stud today runs 40,000 sheep and 3,000 cattle on 55,000 hectres of prime grazing country near Warren, central New South Wales and produces over 1,600 bales of wool with an average 20.5 micron.

Over 2,500 rams are produced annually for sale and a further 100 remain with the Stud continuing to ensure the unique genetic characteristics of the Egelabra bloodline. Egelabra can trace its history back to the birth of the wool industry in Australia in 1797 with the introduction of Spanish blood Merinos by Captain Henry Waterhouse.

Our Managers:

Since 1906 Egelabra Merino Stud has had six General Managers, each contributing their knowledge, skills and experience to ensure Egelabra's long-standing and continued success as a superior closed-stud.

Cam Munro, current Egelabra General Manager, began his career at Boonoke Merino Stud in New South Wales where he progressed from Jackaroo to Overseer. He commenced his involvement at Egelabra Merino Stud in 1989 as Overseer and was promoted to Manager of the Eenaweena Ram Depot in 1993. Having demonstrated exceptional abilities in these roles, Cam took over the position of General Manger of Egelabra in 1997.

Our Classers:

The role of Classer is extremely important in stud Merino breeding. Invariably he is a man of wide experience and definite views on the type of sheep that will lift the flock average and give the best commercial result.

Bill Bailey was Egelabra’s Classer until retiring in 2001 after 41 years of invaluable service. During this time, Bill controlled the breeding of more Spanish Merino studs and flocks than any other classer in Australia. Bill has continued his association with Egelabra as its Stud Consultant.

In 2001 Paul Kelly, with Bill Bailey's endorsement, succeeded as the Egelabra Stud Classer. Paul's suitability was unquestionable. During his 15 years at Egelabra he moved up the ranks from jackaroo to manager of Eenaweena, demonstrating the natural ability essential in a first-rate classer. Paul's instinctive skill for judging sheep is an invaluable tool for advancing Egelabra Merino Stud into the future.