2019 A utumn R am S ale

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1 BARW N Po l l D o r s e t a n d W h i t e S u f f o l k S t u d 2019 A utumn R am S ale F riday 1 st F ebruary S ale C ommences 10:30 am O ffering 131 Poll Dorset and 45 White Suffolk L ight lunch available after the sale Barwon Stud Contacts Mark Yates Peter Yates Tom Yates Landmark Wagga Wagga Elders Wagga Wagga mark@barwonstud.com.au w w w. b a r w o n s t u d. c o m. a u

2 At Landmark, you can rely on a vast network of committed advisors who have the resources and the expertise for all your livestock needs. Our combined experience and our knowledge of the livestock industry, means we can add real value to your business and help you make the most of every opportunity. We understand the buying and selling of sheep and cattle, and with access to more domestic markets and international partnerships, we can secure better prices for you. That s why more Australian farmers look to us. Landmark Wagga Wagga 53 Moorong St T: Branch Manager Peter Dorsett Livestock Peter Cabot Livestock Jarrod Slattery Livestock James Croker Livestock Hamish McGeoch Livestock Shannon Wicks Livestock Stock Specialist Peter Godbolt Livestock Stud Specialist Tim Woodham Insurance Manager Fiona Petersen Sheep Specialist Stephen Chalmers Wool Manager Kym Hannaford

3 Poll Dorset Sires BARWON : A well developed sire producing consistent Barwon type progeny. Currently dominating the Barwon breeding program. WARBURN : Partnership ram introduced a new bloodline with very good ASBV s. BARWON : A son of Ashbank 411, first son retained of a 411 ram with ASBV s ASHBANK : Used at both Ashbank Stud and Barwon. A brilliant ram with high growth rate and great structure with true Dorset characteristics. POLLAMBI : Used in extensive AI program to enhance current ASBVs ASHBANK : An elite sire at Barwon with dominant lamb plan figures (PEMD 3.1, Carcase ). He also has true Dorset characteristics scale, length and superior structural qualities. We have retained all his ewe progeny for the Barwon breeding program. JACKSON : Purchased for $16,000 in Champion at Adelaide Royal Show. Impressive phenotype with improving ASBV s ABERDEEN : Used in extensive AI program to enhance current ASBVs HOVELL /160104: Both Rams were purchased for their balanced ASBVs and outside bloodlines. White Suffolk Sires BUNDARA DOWNS : Used in extensive AI program to enhance current ASBVs. KUBURA K60253/ : Test mated Ram Lambs ASHBANK : Champion ram at Dubbo. Great true to type, sire with great ASBVs with phenotype, wonderful natured sire making a huge impact with our breeding program WARBURN : A show ram, with influencing ASBV s. Purchased for his positive fat score. Mated to lean ewes. Notes pertaining to the sale Each ram has an individual lot number. Rams are second generation Gudair vaccinated. Rams may be left on-farm at the purchasers own risk for up to 7 days after the sale. Pedigrees on special rams will be available on the day of sale unless alternate prior arrangements are made. If you are in doubt about anything, please ask. Lambplan ASBVs LAMBPLAN Australian Sheep Breeding Values (ASBVs) are objective estimates of a range of traits to assist you in selecting the most appropriate ram for your enterprise. The value of each studs average ASBVs varies depending on the sires they use and whether they are in Lambplan and how many linkages or inter-relations are registered. The table on page 2 lists the genetic trend for Barwon Poll Dorsets and Kubura White Suffolk rams as indicated by ASBVs. For most commercial operations, better growth is vital. Rams should have positive ASBVs for weight traits. The importance of fat and muscle ASBVs depends on your production targets i.e. how the lambs will be sold and at what weight. For trade lambs sold in sale yards, fat and muscle are not so important; for heavier lambs sold via value-based marketing (contacts, grids etc.) fat and muscle are very important. ASBVs are a guide and are provided in this booklet for your information. Each 1 kg ASBV for weight is equivalent to 0.25 to 0.33 kg additional carcase weight. Never forget the three Ts teeth, testicles and toes. Rams must have: a sound mouth; two functional, firm testicles; and four clean, strong feet (and toes).

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20 Key traits that define the value of a terminal sire The key to selecting a terminal sire is to identify the ram that produces the best balance of traits (e.g. growth rate, carcase characteristics) suited to your production system and market requirements. There are three key traits to focus on when selecting a terminal sire: Post weaning weight or PWWT sires with higher PWWT values produce lambs that reach the target weight more quickly. These lambs also tend to convert feed to body weight more efficiently. Post weaning fat depth or PFAT lower (more negative) PFAT values indicate sires that may produce lambs with a leaner carcase. Supplying lean, but well finished lambs is becoming increasingly important to processors and buyers. Post weaning eye muscle depth or PEMD an important contributor to carcase lean meat yield. Sires with higher PEMD values may produce lambs with a higher proportion of their carcase weight in the more valuable loin and hind quarter of the carcase. The carcase plus index is a desired gains index, based on post-weaning weight, fat depth and eye muscle depth in a 60:20:20 ratio. Carcase Plus rewards for high growth and muscle depth, while also rewarding for increased leanness. Note, ASBVs should be used as a guide only and in conjunction with visual appraisal.

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27 With you every step of the way. Branch Manager Bruce Armstrong Livestock Manager Glenn Fordyce Livestock Sales Manager Bryan Maher Livestock Sales Manager Joe Wilks Livestock Sales Manager Will Stoddart Livestock Sales Manager Tim McKean Livestock Production Manager Rob Inglis Insurance Matt Hard District Wool Manager Tim McMeekin Elders Wagga Wagga P E. 15/27 Kincaid Street, Wagga Wagga NSW

28 BARW N Poll Dorset and White Suffolk Stud 2019 Spring Ram Sale Friday 11th October Barwon Stud Contacts Mark Yates Peter Yates Landmark Wagga Wagga Sale Commences 1:30pm Offering 150 Poll Dorset and 50 White Suffolk Tom Yates Elders Wagga Wagga