Detailed analysis of the Elmore Field Day results have revealed that dual purpose Merinos were not only most profitable prome lamb during the trail, but would have been the most profitable across the three eras spanning the 24 years between 1994 and 2018.
This highlights the resilience and versatility of the duel purpose Merino under a range of market conditions and provides a valuable insight for prime lamb producers seeking to maximise their profitability.