497. Gowan Braes — Mike & Vicki McElrea

497. Gowan Braes — Mike & Vicki McElreaMap of 497. Gowan Braes
High performance, hardy sheep run under commercial hill country conditions. Eye muscle scanned, bred for worm resistance, fertility, growth rates and stylish wool.

Contact Details
Registered Flock
Address
Telephone
Fax
Email
Website
4972129 Tapanui Raes Junction Highway,
Edievale RD2, Tapanui 9587		(03) 204 0860mcel...@farmside.co.nz

Property Details
Area
Topography
Annual Rainfall
Stock Numbers
800 hectaresRolling to steep paddocks 350ha, steep tussock country 450ha; altitude 300–650m900mm5000 sheep, 1500 cattle

Stud Details
Foundation
Current Sires
Number of Ewes
Rams Sold
Ram Sale Programme
Recording Programme
1992 230 ewes from D. Purser & Co.; 1999 186 ewes from J. Rowley.Gowan Braes, Hazeldale, Rosemains, Lochern, Newhaven, Hinerua.550140On farm privately January.Genetic Gains and SIL