ABOUT US
Earnscleugh Station is a land of extremes – extreme temperatures, altitude and scale – making it not only the ideal location for some of the world’s finest merino but also the testing ground for quality, high performing cattle.
OUR GENETICS
It would be fair to say that Alistair has been passionate about genetics since he first began breeding cattle and merinos. Remarkably, much of his knowledge was self-taught — developed long before the internet made information readily accessible.
As the stud evolved at Earnscleugh Station, Alistair worked with respected Australian wool classer Sandy McUrdy, whose structural and wool assessments gave him the confidence to make disciplined culling and breeding decisions well before genomics and computer-based breeding values.
Always ahead of the curve, Alistair adopted EID technology and breeding value assessment in sheep as early as the 1990s. Decades of commitment to performance recording and data-driven selection are now paying dividends as commercial farmers increasingly embrace EBVs and genetic information.
41ST ANNUAL ON-FARM BULL SALE
Friday 5 June 2026
Auction commences 1pm
viewing from 10am
36 Composite (Red & Black) • 65 Angus • 31 Poll Herefords
Thank you to all who attended, either in-person or on-line, our 41st Annual On-farm Bull Sale on 5 June 2026. It was great to reconnect with existing clients and to meet new people looking for quality genetics from high performing cattle raised in extreme conditions.
We are always happy to chat if you want to know more or view our cattle at any stage throughout the year. We will announce our 2027 sale date in due course.
OUR TEAM
Earnscleugh Station is a family owned and operated farm. Purchased by Alistair and Judi Campbell in 1981 and now farmed by Duncan and Amanda Campbell. Alistair is still heavily involved in the Merino stud whereas Duncan sorts day to day flock sheep as well as the merino and cattle studs.
