Cousins Merino Services

06/03/2026

Stud Displays. Industry Leaders. Innovation on show.

📍 Thursday 12th March 9am to 4pm | Burra Oval

Expo Day is packed with an extensive range of trade businesses — there’s something for everyone in the Merino industry. Don’t miss it.

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04/03/2026

Look forward to seeing you all at Burra. AWI woolgrowers dinner on Wednesday night is for all woolgrowers both commercial and stud and is great opportunity to connect with fellow producers, see the fashion parade and hear industry updates.

1 WEEK TO GO
The countdown is officially on for the 2026 Elders SA Merino Expo in Burra — 11th & 12th March.
Stud displays. Trade sites. Competitions. The AWI Wool Growers Dinner. Industry leaders. Community connection.
There is so much happening — and we’ll be sharing all the need-to-know details over the coming days.
Keep an eye on our page and start making your plans. Burra is the place to be.

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13/02/2026

🐑 Have you registered for one of our Sticky Beak Days?

Delivered by AWI Extension SA and supported by PIRSA’s eID Advantage Program, Sticky Beak Days are kicking off on Monday 16 February and rolling out across SA.

Sheep producers are invited to come along and learn practical tools for flock management and rebuilding sheep numbers. Connect with other producers, share what you’re seeing on the ground and talk through challenges in these hands-on interactive field days.

⏰ Activities run 8 am - 12 noon (with breakfast from 7:30 am).
👉 Registration is essential: https://ow.ly/pig150YcBfm

📍 2026 Sticky Beak Day dates and locations:
• Tumby Bay - 16 Feb
• Yantanabie - 17 Feb
• Merriton (via Crystal Brook) - 18 Feb
• Burra - 19 Feb
• Wangolina (via Kingston SE) - 24 Feb
• Ashville (via Meningie) - 25 Feb
• Geranium - 26 Feb
• Wunkar - 27 Feb

AWI Extension SA Sticky Beak Days are supported by Australian Wool Innovation; the South Australian Government’s eID Advantage Program and $73 million Drought Support Package; SA Sheep Industry Fund; the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate Smart Agriculture Program and delivered for the Northern and Yorke Landscape Board, a member of the Commonwealth Regional Delivery Partners panel; and the Eyre Peninsula Landscape Board with funding from South Australian Government’s Landscape Priorities Fund.

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03/02/2026

Looks like a day not to miss!!

Sticky Beak Day - Burra

Looking to rebuild after a tough season or planning your next steps?

Join us for a practical, interactive morning bringing producers together to share insights and explore real pathways forward.

Hear from:
🎤 Nathan Scott – Achieve Ag Solutions: Practical strategies and options for rebuilding
🎤 Chris Scheid – Moore Australia: Financial implications of flock rebuilding
🎤 Deb Scammell – Talking Livestock: Nutrition decisions when rebuilding numbers

We’ll dive into what we’ve seen, what we’ve learnt, and how to make confident decisions as you plan your flock rebuild.

📆 Thursday 19 February
⏰ 8.00am-12.00 noon

Followed by an optional visit to Tom's home-made auto feeder set up at ~1.30pm

Register now 👇

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27/01/2026

Pregnancy Scanning = hot, dusty work...unless you've got legends like this watering down their yards prior to scanning!

We appreciate the effort our clients go to, to ensure that scanning is as seamless and as comfortable as possible.

We hope that wherever you are, you are staying cool!

09/01/2026

Exceptional Scanning Results – Early Joining Success!

We recently completed pregnancy scanning for Nathan Todd & family, with outstanding results from an early (out-of-season) joining.

Results:
• Mixed-age Merino ewes: 172% scanning | 3% dry
• Merino Hoggets: 165% scanning | 4.5% dry

These results are a credit to excellent ewe condition, with Regulin doing exactly what it’s designed to do. Proof that with the right preparation and management, early joining can deliver exceptional outcomes.

A special thank you to the Todd family for getting this job done early, before the heat hit.
Well done to Nathan and the team on a very successful scan 👏🐑

23/12/2025

From all of us here at Cousins Merino Services, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

We are always grateful for your continued support and look forward to seeing what 2026 has in store for you all.

Stay safe, eat plenty and enjoy a much-deserved break!

14/12/2025

Your flock’s future just got a whole lot clearer.
NEW genetic tools are now available — but knowing how to interpret them is where the real value is.

That’s where we come in.
Practical guidance. Smarter decisions. Better sheep.

👉 Swipe to see how we can help.

11/12/2025

What a great throwback!
A reminder to get your pregnancy scanning bookings in for 2026
Contact us at:
admin@cousinsms.com.au

Monday memories: With joining underway (or just around the corner), this month we’re taking a look back at some historical photos of rams.

'Three prize rams' approximately 1914

📷 State Library of South Australia, Part of Searcy Collection, PRG 280/1/8/327, Pictorial Collection.

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30/11/2025

09/10/2025

🐑 WE’RE HIRING – PREGNANCY SCANNER WANTED 🐑 (POSITION FILLED)

Cousins Merino Services is recruiting for the 2026 scanning season.
Due to strong demand, we’re bringing on another sheep pregnancy scanner to join our experienced team.

✅ Full training provided – no prior scanning experience required
✅ Travel across rural SA, Western NSW and Vic
✅ Opportunities to expand into other areas of our precision livestock business (wool testing, data management, genetics)
✅ Can be based anywhere in South Australia — we’ll work around your location

If you’re motivated, enjoy livestock work, and want to be part of a progressive, industry-leading team — we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Send us a message or email admin@cousinsms.com.au
for more information.
📍 Based in Burra, SA

23/09/2025

🚨 Nominations Closing Soon!
Don’t miss your chance to be part of South Australia’s only Merino Sire Evaluation Trial. Entries for the 2025 drop close soon, with AI scheduled for late November 2025.

🐑 Why Enter?
Benchmark your sires under real SA conditions and get independent data on wool, growth, and carcase traits. It’s your opportunity to showcase your genetics and contribute to the future of Merino breeding.