5th-generation sheep breeder Doug Lisle in Walcha, NSW, switched to Multi Purpose Merino (MPM) sheep to adapt to market demands and enhance animal welfare.

Doug Lisle, a fifth-generation sheep breeder in Walcha, New South Wales, has switched to Multi Purpose Merino (MPM) sheep to adapt to market demands and improve animal welfare. He transitioned from traditional Merinos four years ago due to stagnant wool prices and the benefits of MPM, such as eliminating the need for mulsing. Lisle's MPM flock shows superior growth and meat quality, but he criticizes processors for favoring crossbred carcasses over MSA grading.