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THE Sheepvention Rural Expo wrapped up on Monday after a two-day long event filled with agricultural attractions and entertainment for everyone that stepped foot onto the Hamilton Showgrounds.
The event brought approximately 25,000 patrons through the gates with people travelling from across the country to experience the event.
Sheepvention President Darren Schurmann was happy with the interest around the event, with many people enjoying what Sheepvention had to offer.
“The crowds were very good; we were very lucky with the weather and there was a lot of positive feedback from the traders and members of the community,” Mr Schurmann said.
“It was really good and it’s surprising how much positivity there was about the place, which is great.
“It’s good to see people out and about, getting a bit of sun and kids around everywhere, it was really good for the district.”
One of the main attractions of the event was the Sheepvention After Dark Drought Relief Concert, which featured performances from Australian music legend Shannon Noll, along with Bec Milly Band and Michael Honan.
It was created to assist in raising much needed funds and awareness for farmers struggling with their own mental health, and the effect that the millennial drought has had.
Over 800 people were in attendance for the concert and community conversation panel which was supported by Let’s Talk Foundation, with a whopping $10,000 being raised to support farmers and mental health services across the region.
“I had a chat to Abby from Let’s Talk and they’ve already had some frank discussions with some people (about mental health), it’s been re-
ally good,” Mr Schurmann said.
“What we want to do is get mental health out there so people aren’t embarrassed to talk about it, it’s okay to say you need to talk to someone, that is what it is all about and I think we did it very well.”
Sheepvention also included events such as the Virbac Sheep Show, CopRice Farm Dog Championships, the ProWay Wool and Shearing Competitions and the Sinclair Wilson Inventions Competition that brought many farmers to
the event.
While there was also a petting zoo, tractor rides and many different craft activities that kept the children amused across the two days.
Overall the event was a booming success with Mr Schurmann thanking the community for getting behind the event once again and helping make it great.
“I just want to thank the community for their support, it seems to be stretching broader and
broader,” he said.
“Now we have people from Mildura, Warrnambool and all over the place, there was a huge amount of people here and I think people are realising how good it is.
“I talked to a lady from Warrnambool, she brought the kids and her husband up yesterday and they said if they knew it was this good, they would have been up on Sunday as well, people are realising how much there is to offer.”
THE Sheep Sustainability Framework (SSF) has unveiled its 2025–2030 Strategic Plan, outlining a roadmap to strengthen the Australian sheep industry’s leadership in sustainability, transparency, and industry accountability.
Since its launch in 2021, the SSF has become a critical tool for measuring and reporting the sustainability performance of Australia’s worldclass sheepmeat and wool sectors.
Designed by industry for industry, the SSF provides a nationally coordinated, evidencebased framework that monitors, measures and reports industry performance against sustainability priorities.
The new five-year plan focuses on three key strategic priorities: stakeholder engagement, robust data collection and reporting, and responsiveness to industry needs.
Independent Chair of the SSF Angus GidleyBaird said the new strategy will take the indus-
try from awareness to action.
“The next strategic plan period has a goal of increasing awareness of the framework among producers and stakeholders to accelerate prof-
itable and productive changes in sustainability,” he said.
“The plan over the next five years to 2030 is about turning sustainability insight into impact across the entire sheep value chain.
“Together, these efforts will ensure the SSF continues to be a go-to source for trustworthy information about how the Australian sheep industry is improving its environmental and social impact.”
Key features of the new SSF Strategic Plan include the continued development of the SSF’s digital data dashboard that makes industry data more accessible and understandable.
The plan also includes annual check-ins with producers, processors, industry, and customers to ensure the framework stays up to date with the latest sustainability issues and expectations.
Sheep Producers Australia (SPA) and Wool-
Producers Australia (WPA), as peak industry bodies for the sheepmeat and wool industries, form the SSF Board and have the mandate to take the SSF outputs and use them as supporting evidence to set relevant industry policy.
Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) and Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) fund the SSF and provide strategic and secretariat support. These research and development corporations use the SFF’s outputs to inform planning and research investments.
The Sustainability Steering Group (SSG) is responsible for leading the SSF by setting the strategy and implementation plans and representing and promoting the SSF in relevant settings. The SSG features strong representation across sheep-producing regions and the wool and sheepmeat value chain.
View the 2025-2030 Sheep Sustainability Framework Strategic Plan online.
THIS year, Dayswhiteface are offering a selection of White Suffolk, White Baldies, and Maternal Composite rams.
The White Suffolks again show the growth and carcase their clients associate with their sheep along with excellent ASBV’s.
As always, They use a range of home bred sires, purchased sires, and use outside AI sires to introduce new high performing genetics.
The homebred sires include a large number of ram lambs.
These are the most up to date and highest performing genetics.
Leading this group is 230233 who was their top priced ram last year, selling for $10,000 to Paxton. He is in the top 5% of the analysis for post weaning wt and top 10% for IMF.
His sire, the $20,000 purchase Warburn 210303 once again has a group of sons that will appeal.
They followed him with Warburn 220119 who will be the most represented sire this year.
He has outstanding carcase traits, plenty of fat and muscle and top 5% IMF and shear force.
They used Farrer 220103 by AI. His data is excellent being top 5% on all indexes, post weaning wt, fat and low worm egg count. He is also in the top 10% for muscle.
They used quite a few of his sons as ram lambs and look forward to offering their progeny in 2026.
Their second offering of white baldies, their shedding composite have the growth and carcase that made them so popular last year.
The slightly increased offering maintains the performance with an increased level of shedding.
They are definitely worth an inspection if you are interested in shedding sheep.
Sheep genetics are in the process of combining the Terminal and Maternal databases. We are really excited about the results of this and where their White Baldies will be positioned.
In developing their White Baldies, Days Whiteface have used their Maternal Composites, shedding genetics from the terminal database and some of their white suffolks which are also in the terminal database. Interesting times ahead.
Dayswhiteface’s select offering of maternal composite, exhibiting great type and structure are backed up with a comprehensive set of ASBV’s.
Please phone call on 0428521630 if you would like to talk about their program.
By Connor Burns
AFTER several meetings from the Advisory Committee tasked with representing Victorian farmers in the ongoing drought, some more financial help could soon be on the way.
Almost a month after the drought taskforce was announced and formed, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan and her state government have finally pledged to provide additional support for farmers, with the potential of a further drought support package being announced next week.
President of the Hamilton District Stock Agents Association Heath Templeton, who is also part of the drought taskforce advisory committee, is hopeful that after a long process financial support could be on the way.
“The process is very slow, anything with the government is not an easy outcome, the state is not forthcoming with cash for farmers in my opinion,” Templeton said.
President of the Hamilton District Stock Agents
Association Heath Templeton is also part of the drought taskforce advisory committee and is hopeful that after a long process, financial support could be on the way for local farmers.
“She (Allan) told us in the last meeting that they will announce another financial support package next week.
“What we’ve been asking for is 100 per cent of rate relief for primary producers in the most affected areas (Southwest Victoria).”
Templeton also has hopes for the Federal government to reduce the Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) loan rate from 5.18 percent to zero per cent, allowing loans of up the two million dollars for two years to help farmers as they live with the continuous toll of the drought.
On top of that the committee have also asked for the federal government to match the State governments $10,000 grants to allow farmers to get their hands on an additional $20,000.
“Hopefully we can get some funding from both State and Federal (governments) in this millennial drought, if we can get rate relief it’s probably a reasonable outcome,” Templeton said.
Queensland received $670 million over the five-year period in drought support, while
farmers in News South Wales shared in excess of $1 billion during previous drought struggles as well.
But Victorian farmers have only received a total of $69 million so far, with many farmers needing the state to provide more money soon.
“The Victorian Agricultural sector last year exported $20 billion worth of product and they’ve given us $69 million in support packages so far, so effectively for the size of the industry, the amount of money we are getting is atrocious,” Templeton said.
“We’re getting nothing, we are currently getting effectively bugger all.
“The big one is if we can get 100 per cent rate relief for all of our primary producers, especially in our local areas like Moyne, Glenelg, Southern Grampians, West Wimmera, it leaves the money in their pockets rather than taking it out.”
A WORLD-FIRST biodegradable vaccine to protect livestock from foot and mouth disease (FMD) has been developed through a $20 million, fiveyear research partnership between Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA), Tiba Biotech, and the New South Wales government.
While Australia remains FMD free, modelling from Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) has estimated an FMD incursion could cost the Australian economy up to $80 billion.
An incursion would have a catastrophic impact on trade, animal welfare and farm productivity.
MLA managing director Michael Crowley said while it was hoped an FMD vaccine would never be needed, the research represented a proactive approach to managing biosecurity risk.
“FMD is present in countries near to Australia and is front of mind for industry in terms of potential biosecurity risks,” Mr Crowley said.
“Vaccination may not necessarily be required in the event of a disease incursion, but this research demonstrates that the Australian industry is proactive and prepared.
Researchers found the new vaccine demonstrated strong, effective immune response and safety in preliminary trials in Germany.
Vaccinated cattle did not contract FMD when exposed to the disease and, importantly, they did not shed the virus.
The new biodegradable vaccine uses mRNA to induce an immune response, rather than an actual virus.
mRNA vaccines have been proven safe for animals and for consumers.
Following these trials, the vaccine must now undergo a rigorous evaluation process with the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) before approval for use on livestock.
Australian-based Tiba fo-founder Peter McGrath said the company was focused on working regulators to ensure vaccine safety and effectiveness.
“Australia is now at the forefront of livestock vaccine development, bringing with it the potential to develop manufacturing capacity, jobs, and exports,” Mr McGrath said.
“Livestock mRNA vaccines offer a safe, efficient and effective approach to protecting animal health, benefiting both the agricultural industry and consumers.
“Unlike current mRNA technologies, our vaccines can be stored long term at standard refrigeration temperatures and even at room temperature for at least one month. This is a critical advantage in livestock applications.”
The research included an extensive evaluation of the safety of Tiba’s vaccines. These evaluations found Tiba’s vaccines safe at very high doses much larger than would ever be administered.
The project was also conducting similar re-
search to develop a vaccine for lumpy skin disease, which is also a significant exotic disease threat to Australia.
mRNA vaccines allow the animal to create proteins and antibodies to trigger an immune response. They do this without entering the nucleus of cells and disappear from the animal within days, leaving antibodies behind for protection against the virus.
Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) has announced the return of its acclaimed Ambassadors for the Red Meat Industry program, with applications now open to individuals from across the red meat supply chain.
Whether you’re a producer, processor, butcher, or work in logistics, the program is calling for passionate advocates to step forward and help tell the powerful story of Australia’s red meat industry.
Since launching in 2021, the program has equipped over 500 individuals with the skills to speak confidently about animal welfare, environmental sustainability, and the production of high-quality, nutritious red meat.
MLA managing director Michael Crowley said participants attend professional development workshops focused on storytelling, social media, and public engagement - key tools for strengthening the industry’s connection with the wider community.
“If you’re passionate about the red meat industry and want to help shape its future by sharing your story, we encourage you to apply,” Mr Crowley said.
Workshops will be held in Adelaide as well as other capital cities over the next 12 months, offering participants hands-on experience and expert guidance.
The program is already delivering results.
Participants from last year’s intake reported a jump in self-rated confidence levels from 6.2 to 8.7 after completing the workshop.
Moreover, 100 per cent of surveyed participants said they were actively applying their new
The project has also included input from the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, the German Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut and Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
skills - whether in casual conversations, on social media, or through public speaking.
“At the heart of MLA’s community engagement strategy is a commitment to open, authentic dialogue with the Australian public and our Red Meat Ambassadors are a cornerstone of that effort,” Mr Crowley said.
“By equipping passionate industry representatives with the tools to share their personal stories and insights, MLA is fostering a grassroots movement of informed, confident voices who can connect with communities across the country.
“These ambassadors play a vital role in bridging the gap between producers and the public, helping to build trust, address misconceptions, and highlight the very best of the industry.
“This approach ensures that community engagement is not just a top-down process, but a dynamic, ongoing conversation led by those who live and breathe the industry every day.”
To apply or learn more, visit the MLA Ambassadors for the Red Meat Industry Program.
THE 32nd annual sale at Richmond Park White Suffolk and Mulgundawa Poll Dorset Stud
The principals sincerely thank all who considering purchasing terminal or stud sires from them in 2024.
They are committed to producing sound rams with the genetics that prime lamb producers need to meet today’s market.
Mulgundawa Poll Dorset continue to be above breed average for the profit driving traits of weaning weight, post weaning weight, eye muscle depth, lean meat yield and dressing %. The sires used to produce the 2025 sale offering will include genetics from:
Three Newbold sires, 56/22, 443/22 and 632/22
all above 11 WWT and 18 PWT.
Mulgundawa 1147/22, Top 5% PWT and LMY.
Mulgundawa 728/22, low birth weight and easy doing, PWT 16, PEMD 2.8.
· Ivadene 171/20, top 5% for PEMD, Dressing% and top 10% for LMY.
Richmond Park White Suffolk rams have the length, shape, muscle and growth genetics to help keep your prime lamb and maternal production profitable.
The 2025 sale team will have progeny from:
· Ashmore 170/20, low BWT and top 20% PEMD.
· Wingamin 2715/20, top 20% for WWT, top 20% PWT, son of Warburn 48/16. Top 10% MCP.
· Rangeview 2091/22 & 2092/22, full brothers, excellent shape and doing ability. Farrer 87/22, Top 20% PEMD (3.53). Ashmore 59/22, Top 20% PEMD and PWT. Smithston 856/22, a sound sire with balanced figures, top 20% LMY.
· Buyers will find rams from both breeds to produce trade or export lambs.
Flocks are MN3V. Gudair, 7in1 & Scabigard vacc. Bruc Acc free #35. Treated with Flexolt.
For more complete information please visit their website: https://www.richmondparkmulgundawa.com/ or Facebook page. Look for their QR code.
ers who are not only protecting their own businesses but also contributing to the success of our industry.”
YEARS of careful selection and detailed performance recording have proven their worth for Cashmore Oaklea, with the stud being one of the largest suppliers of maternal genetics in Australia.
The Cashmore Oaklea team have a united focus on producing an easy-care sheep that will provide them and their clients with the best returns for the least inputs.
The major focus on increased fertility, milk production, growth rate, carcase attributes and resistance to internal parasites continues to remain at the forefront for Cashmore Oaklea.
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and wool sectors who demonstrate outstanding commitment to safeguarding animal health and the broader livestock industry through proactive biosecurity practices.
Livestock SA Chair Gillian Fennell said the prestigious award recognised South Australian producers who are leading the way in on-farm biosecurity excellence.
“Biosecurity is the frontline of defence for our industry, and the award highlights those produc-
“We welcome the Department of Primary Industries and Regions’ sponsorship of this year’s award, which will be presented by the Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Clare Scriven at the Livestock SA Industry Dinner on 19 November 2025.”
To be eligible, nominees must:
· Have a current and active farm biosecurity plan;
· Implement practices that reduce the risk of pests, weeds, and diseases; Maintain records and evidence of biosecurity
activities;
· Demonstrate strong animal health and welfare knowledge; Collaborate with others to improve biosecurity outcomes.
Nominations may be submitted in writing or via video, provided they address the award criteria.
The winner will receive a $1,000 prize along with an Adelaide Oval RoofClimb Experience for two and will be automatically nominated for the 2026 Australian Biosecurity Awards.
Previous award winners were Inverbrackie Border Leicester Stud and Ella Matta Pastoral .
Their whole aim is to produce sheep that will perform well and stand up to challenging conditions.
This year Cashmore Oaklea’s annual ram sale will be held on Friday, October 3, exclusively via Auctions Plus.
Cashmore Oaklea will be offering over 500 elite maternal composite rams and up to 300 nudie rams across three sales.
Cashmore Oaklea will again be holding two ewe sales on Thursday, November 6 and Thursday, December 4, via Auctions Plus.
This is a multi-vendor multi-agent sale, with Cashmore Oaklea ewes available from a range of ages from ewe lambs up to 5YO +.
The wild wind and cold did not mean people shied away from Sheepvention 2025 with many having a good few days, excited to see the action.
THE 12th Annual on property ram sale for the Castle Camps Border Leicester and White Suffolk studs will be held on Friday, September 26 starting at 11am.
There will again be 80 White Suffolk and 70 Border Leicester rams available.
After what has been some of the driest conditions they have had over the last eighteen months to two years for many, they have decided to keep the number of rams the same.
They feel it important to do this so buyers have a good selection to choose their rams from. It is with the ongoing support from their clients over the years that has allowed them to purchase quality genetics in both breeds.
This is been reflected in both the type and style of the rams on offer but also in the continued improvement in the Lambplan data.
They feel that this years offering will continue this.
The sale will again be on Auctions Plus.
This will give the opportunity to those who can’t attend on the day to participate in the sale as well. You are also more than welcome to arrange a presale inspection.
This year’s offering of White Suffolk’s will again include rams by Days 20/ 180 (purchased for $15,000) who was the sire of their top price ram last year.
He is ranked in the top 10% on the TCP indexes, being in the top 20% for Pwt, and dressing percentage.
He has breed very well for them and they are again looking forward to offering his progeny at this years sale.
Added to this will be rams from Days 18/82 a proven sire with some 320 progeny including many top sale rams.
New sires this year include Days 22/103 an excellent carcase ram with a low birth weight and in the top 20% for Pemd.
Castle Camps 21/713 a late drop out of a ewe lamb he is long ram with good depth.
Just out of interest this year all ewes mated to him have lambed. Castle Camps 22/32 and 22/166 both selected for their excellent carcase qualities and will have some very good rams in the sale.
The Border Leicester offering will again see rams by Gleneith 20/151(purchaced for $13000).
He is a high growth low birth weight ram that is positive for both muscle and fat.
He sits in the top 5% across all four Maternal selection indexes.
Other proven sires that have breed very well for them in recent years including Castle Camps Barney 17/357 a positive muscle ram that has
sired over 350 progeny and is in top 5% for Wec. Paxton 19/398 and his son Camps Paxman 21/501both in the top 1% for Pwt.
Added to these are two excellent home breed sires by AI rams in Castle Camps Blend and Castle Camps Top, both positive for muscle and in the top 20% for Pwt, and have breed very well in their first year.
Gain many of the Border Leicester rams offered will have negative WEC’s (worm egg counts) a trait that is considered very important at Castle Camps with most of the sires represented in the catalogue having a negative Wec.
This includes Castle Camps Barney 17/357 who with six years worth of data is still ranked in the top 5% for the Border Leicester breed in Wec at -61.06
Over the years wool quality has also been important to Castle Camps.
While they don’t offer individual micron tests on their rams they feel that the importance they have placed on wool is reflected in their own First Cross ewes.
Over the last few years their First Cross ewes have been between 25 to 27 micron with yields in the low 70%.
At Castle Camps, they continue to run their stud operation with a commercial focus in mind with importance placed on sheep with good natural doing ability.
Their stud ewes are run under commercial conditions and the young rams are run through the summer and autumn with only minimal supplementary feeding, although this year they have received more than normal.
This gives confidence that their rams go on and perform well for their clients. This is reflected in the continued great feedback they get for both breeds.
Clients continue getting excellent results with both lambs and their first cross ewes whether selling over the hooks, on line or through the sale yards.
The 12th Annual Castle Camps sale will be held on the property at 2018 Riddoch Hwy, Keith and Auctions Plus on Friday the 26th of September starting at 11am, with inspections from 9.30am.
They invite you to come and inspect the rams either on sale day or before the sale.
You can also follow Castle Camps on Facebook or go to www.castlecamps.com.au for the online catalogue which will be available from early September or just give Ian a call on 0438 566 030.
If you have any questions or to arrange a suitable time for an inspection before the sale.
AFTER a challenging start to the season, conditions have finally turned across the Limestone Coast, just in time for Woolumbool Studs’ 38th annual Spring Ram Sale.
With green feed now pushing through and the rams responding well, stud principal Aaron Clothier says the team is looking forward to presenting a strong and balanced draft on Wednesday, October 1.
The sale will commence at the NEW time of 1pm (SA time) at the Yacca Downs Woolshed, with 200 rams on offer, including White Suffolk, Poll Dorset, and Multi-Meat sires.
“The first half of the year conditions have been tough for everyone,” Mr Clothier said.
“But we’ve now had enough rain to see a shift and the sheep are growing well. What sets our rams apart is that they’ve done it largely without heavy feed inputs.
“They’ve been paddock-reared from the start, with minimal supplementation, and they’re also younger than many sale rams you’ll see this season.”
Woolumbool’s philosophy has long been about balancing real-world resilience with performance genetics where it counts.
All White Suffolk rams in the 2025 draft rank in the top 15% for the Lamb Eating Quality (LEQ) index, while all Poll Dorset rams sit within the top 20%, a reflection of the stud’s ongoing commitment to breeding for carcase quality, growth and productivity traits.
“LEQ is a major driver for us. It’s not just about yield, it’s about what the processor and the consumer both cares about, better eating quality, intramuscular fat, shearforce and reduced worm burden,” Mr Clothier said.
Among the White Suffolk sires represented in this year’s draft are PLG Willows 211690, Ash-
more 221308, and Felix 220134, as well as homebred sires Woolumbool 221507 and Woolumbool 210491.
These rams bring forward balanced data, with traits including post-weaning growth, dressing percentage, and lambing ease.
Farrer 210275 and Farrer 220173 also feature prominently, known for their strong performance in post-weaning weight and meat quality.
The Poll Dorset offering showcases genetics from Kentish Downs 230023, Melton Vale 220360, and Pollambi 210343, alongside impressive progeny from Felix 220168 and Felix 220394.
These lines bring a combination of early growth, muscularity, and desirable terminal traits for prime lamb production.
Woolumbool’s Multi-Meat program continues to evolve, though numbers are tighter this year due to seasonal conditions.
Built on a foundation of high-performance breeds and the Booroola fertility gene, the MultiMeat line aims to deliver more lambs from less feed—without compromising wool quality.
“Our Multi-Meat crossbred lambs tested at 19 micron this year, while our Merinos came in at 16,” Mr Clothier said.
“These were run in the same paddocks, under the same conditions, and the micron result speaks for itself. Wool’s still a valuable part of the equation, especially for maternal operations and if we can keep it fine, we’re adding value to every fleece.”
With decades of data, consistency in breeding objectives and sires that meet market demands across eating quality, growth, worm resistance and maternal efficiency, Woolumbool Studs continues to offer rams that perform both in the paddock and on the hook.
“We’re not chasing extremes,” Mr Clothier said.
“We’re chasing balance and commercial relevance, rams that work for real producers and fit into their prime lamb production.”
The Clothier family looks forward to welcoming clients and visitors to the sale on October 1st.
For the latest sale updates, please visit our Facebook and Instagram page.
MORE than $3.5 million from the Sheep Industry Fund and $528,000 from the Cattle Industry Fund has been committed to new projects and activities that aim to strengthen South Australia’s livestock sector in 2025–26.1
The funds play a vital role in supporting the state’s sheep and cattle industries through investment in practical and strategic areas, including animal health, biosecurity, traceability, industry development and advocacy. These investments help safeguard market access, support trade and promote continuous improvement in livestock practices.
This year’s funding round had a total of 62 applications submitted across both funds.
The 47 applications to the Sheep Industry Fund and 15 to the Cattle Industry Fund sought more than twice the available funding.
While this strong response reflects the livestock sector’s drive for innovation and ongoing development, it also underscores the growing pressure on the Funds to keep pace with industry needs.
Many strong proposals could not be supported due to funding constraints.
This highlighted the importance of maintaining strategic investment and ensuring funding capacity remains aligned with industry priorities. While South Australia’s unique industry funding model continues to deliver strong value for levy payers, its long-term effectiveness relies on its ability to adapt to external pressures and the sector’s changing needs and expectations.
A further $200,000 and $380,896 from the Sheep Industry Fund has also been allocated for rebuilding the SA Dog Fence and its ongoing maintenance.
Sheep Lice Compliance Program: Department of Primary Industries and Regions SA, $125,000
The program aims to enforce the Livestock Act 1997 by addressing detections of lice-infested sheep at public markets and cases of straying sheep from their property of origin.
It delivers inspectorial services across all South Australian saleyards, focusing on providing technical advice on treatment and control of lice, and issuing warnings or expiations where required.
Inspectors also investigate and manage incidents where stray sheep contribute to the spread of lice between properties.
SA Ovine Footrot Management Program: Department of Primary Industries and Regions SA, $1,103,749
The SA Ovine Footrot Management Program aims to reduce the economic and animal welfare impacts of footrot across the South Australian (SA) sheep industry, by enhancing the understanding, diagnosis, prevention and management of footrot using a collaborative industry approach.
SA Biosecurity Extension: Livestock SA, $220,430
The South Australian Livestock Biosecurity Extension Project (SALBEP) is a vital initiative designed to strengthen biosecurity preparedness, disease prevention, and animal welfare outcomes across the South Australian livestock sector.
Clever Clovers to Improve Animal Health: South Australian Research and Development Institute, $50,000
High-phytoestrogen clovers impact fertility, lamb survival, and ewe health across 69 per cent of SA pastures. This project advances herbicide-tolerant Clever Clovers, enabling targeted removal of harmful varieties.
It also improves pasture productivity through enhanced weed control, nitrogen fixation, and resilience in dry conditions boosting overall animal health and farm performance.
Novel Culture System for Mycoplasma Vac: The University of Adelaide, $106,113 Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae, a leading cause of pneumonia in sheep, affects growth, increases antibiotic use, and causes major economic losses. Found in 66% of pneumonia cases in abattoirs, it’s widespread in feedlots. Developing a vaccine is essential to control disease and reduce antimicrobial resistance across the Australian sheep industry.
Pneumonia Rapid In-Field Test: The University of Adelaide, $26,796
Development of an in-field test for quick, accurate diagnosis of Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae in sheep, aiding disease mitigation and future vaccine development.
Sheep Blowfly Sterile Insect Technique - Implementation: South Australian Research and Development Institute, $100,000
Implementation of the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) to control sheep blowfly in a 4-year pilot project on Kangaroo Island.
Sheep Pain Mitigation Program: The University of Adelaide, $165,132
Rapidly reindicate drugs to treat chronic pain through the use of tests to quantitatively measure pain and demonstrate drug efficacy and associated productivity gains.
NLIS Sheep Program: Department of Primary Industries and Regions SA, $133,000
The NLIS Sheep Program supports the South Australian sheep industry by monitoring and enforcing compliance with sheep identification and traceability standards for the purpose of disease control, food safety and market access.
PIRSA is required to monitor and enforce compliance with National Livestock Traceability Performance Standards which include timeframes for tracing animals quickly and reliably in the event of an emergency animal disease incident.
Box Flat Wild Dog Control: Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board, $5,100
The Box Flat wild dog control and coordination project is to assist landholders surrounding the Ngarkat and Billiatt landscape with coordinated control of wild dogs.
The project supports the routine baiting of Wild Dogs in Ngarkat, along with the provision of free baits to landholders who report any evidence of wild dog activity.
Livestock SA Industry Development: Livestock SA, $903,040
To drive the strategic development of our sector and secure the best outcomes for SA sheep producers.
South Australian Sheep Expo: South Australian Sheep Expo Council Incorporated,$19,500
Ensure that the South Australian sheep industry attracts young people that will engage and contribute to the long-term viability of the industry by developing industry capability and capacity.
Empowering SA Sheep Industry Women: Women Together Learning, $48,750
This project empowers women in the SA sheep industry through leadership training and tailored extension activities.
It builds skills, confidence, and networks, supporting business growth and sector innovation.
An Ambassador Coordinator will deliver 24 targeted education and training events across key regions.
SA Merino Sire Evaluation: SA Merino Sire Evaluation, C/- Merino SA, $5,000 SAMSET benchmarks Merino sires in SA to support informed selection and drive genetic improvement.
Operating under the Australian Merino Sire Evaluation Association (AMSEA) and Merino SA, the trial contributes to ASBVs and provides valuable data to enhance breeding strategies across the sheep industry.
WoolTAG- Toolbox Allowances: Livestock SA, $10,000
Toolbox vouchers provide $500 for shearing gear or $200 for wool handling tools to certified students. This support helps them purchase essential equipment, encouraging long-term participation and retention in the wool harvesting sector.
Sheep and Wool Producer Communications: AWI Extension SA, $45,500
The AWI Extension SA project 2023-26 has two core pillars: producer engagement and commu-
nications, with a focus on producer capabilities, skills and knowledge in eID, sheep nutrition, and sheep and business management.
Lead Ag Teacher of SA (2025 - 2026): AgCommunicators, $78,507
The LAT Sue Pratt works directly with schools supporting and mentoring new and experienced teachers to deliver high quality food and fibre curriculum in both specialist ag programs and within general science and technologies subjects, connecting them to industry and building confidence and capability.
LambEx 2026 Sponsorship: 28 National Limited, $50,000
LambEx26 is Australia’s premier sheep industry event, returning to the Adelaide Convention Centre from 8–10 July 2026, following the success of LambEx24 in SA.
The event will again bring together producers, processors, researchers, and supply chain stakeholders for three days of learning, collaboration, and celebration.
Lead Agriculture Teacher for SA (2024 - 2025): AgCommunicators, $25,628
The Lead Agriculture Teacher SA project will mentor, train and support agriculture teachers to deliver innovative food and fibre curriculum that engages students.
SA Drought Hub: SA Drought Hub, $150,000
Application for cash allocation from SA SIF for use with SA Drought Hub, Future Drought Fund (FDF) and associated opportunities arise through 2025-26.
Eradicating Feral Deer from Sheep Country: Department of Primary Industries and Regions SA, $100,000
Eradicating feral deer from high-value SA sheep country using thermal assisted aerial culling over three years.
Small Project Fund: Livestock SA, $50,000
Preapproved expenditure for small projects that benefit the industry. Unspent funds will be returned to the SIF at financial year end.
IN my lifetime of sheep farming, I have seen the good times and the challenging times, the past 18 months being the latter.
Challenging times are learning times and in autumn of 2025 season we had a practice from autumn 2024 in regards to the late break of season.
Having enough fodder of good quality makes sheep farming a lot more comfortable if you want to maintain the enterprise through the good and bad.
The forecasts of higher sheep prices have come to fruition recently.
It seems like the values might remain higher than normal in the near future.
I encourage those that have stuck with sheep to keep breeding.
There are options for types of sheep that can make the process of sheep farming a whole lot less labour intensive and easy care especially if you choose a breed that does not require its wool to be removed.
The Australian White and our composite shedding breeds are really easy to work with in fact we really only have sheep in the yards about 4 times a year.
I noticed today (August 6) that the sheep had started dropping off their winter coats.
The other highlight of the breed is that when the lambs are born they come with a thick hair covering so there are no lamb losses due to cold and wet lambings.
After 25+ years of breeding shedding sheep we are stoked with the full shedding (non shorn) attribute of our flock and the feet structure is as good as you will get with untrimmed hooves.
For many years we have measured growth, fat, EMD on the rams we produce and this year we have submitted that data to Sheep Genetics and will supply ASBVs for rams that we are selling.
The data will be mostly valuable for a comparison of rams within our flock in the early stages until we get more outside links.
ASBV’s will be available on our shedding and Charollais rams.
The Charollais and composite sheep that we breed continue to astound me.
The easy lambing and associated benefits are real profit drivers.
The breed tend to be shorter in the leg than other breeds but are fine boned with a very high meat yield.
With shearing and xb wool prices being an ugly topic our clients are reporting that Charollais progeny are growing a much shorter wool
than traditional breeds and lambs are finishing before requiring shearing.
Approximately 60 Shedding and 60 Charollais rams will be on offer on Wednesday October 8, auction starting at 1 pm being conducted by Elders with Auctions + .
For enquiries call Kym 0412 070 971 or Steve Doecke Elders 0427 817 323
By Elisabeth Champion
ASSISTANCE is available for sheep producers as Sheep eID scanning comes online in saleyards across South Australia.
Mandatory individual tagging and National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) reporting requirements have been brought in with the aim of having full traceability across the supply chain by January 1 2027. Processors were required to have sheep and goat eID equipment up and running by January of this year and saleyards were due to have everything in place by July 1.
The new system requires sheep and farmed goats born on or after 1 January 2025 to be identified with an NLIS accredited eID device before leaving their property of birth.
However, in an effort to support drought impacted producers, the government is extending the current sheep and goat eID essential equipment rebate for producers for a further 12 months.
Originally set to end in July, the Essential Equipment Rebate for sheep and farmed goat producers will now remain open until 30 June 2026, assisting them with the costs of the scanning equipment needed to meet their National Livestock Identification Scheme (NLIS) reporting obligations.
Livestock SA welcomed the two-year extension, with Livestock SA chief executive officer Travis Tobin said the announcement was impor-
tant to assure livestock producers and the broader industry that there would be no interruption to tag assistance.
“Producers across South Australia are doing it tough, with lowest-on-record rainfall for successive years so any measures that help reduce the cost of doing business help,” he said.
“That said, the transition to sheep and goat eID is one of the most significant changes in small stock for some time and more support was still needed.”
“Livestock SA continues to call for a broader $11.8 million Stage 2 eID implementation package that includes tag rebates for the next three years, funding to support double-tagging of older sheep and regional training to assist with
adoption and compliance.”
“With compliance activities scheduled to start on 1 July, we also need to better understand the government’s approach to missing or non-reading tags, and implications for parts of the supply chain that may not be ready – we haven’t seen any details around this yet.”
“We will continue working constructively with the government to see the full Stage 2 package delivered, which will help ensure a smooth transition to eID across the supply chain,” Mr Tobin said.
In addition, the point-of-sale tag discount scheme has also been extended for two years.
The point-of-sale eID tag discount scheme, which was due to end on 30 June 2025, has been extended for two years in recognition of
the hardship many producers are facing due to the drought.
From 1 July 2025, sheep and goat producers will be able to purchase National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) approved eID tags receiving a 47.5 cents discount at the point of sale for the respective year of birth colour – white (2025), orange (2026) or light green (2027).
In addition to the point-of-sale tag discount, eligible SA producers will be able to apply for eID device rebates for NLIS-accredited tags that fall outside of the year of birth colour scheme.
The Expanded eID Device Rebate (2025-2027) will provide a 25 per ecnt rebate up to 47.5 cents per tag until 30 June 2027.
The sheep and goat eID essential equipment rebate for schools, ag shows and special events has also been extended for another 12 months. The extension of these rebates follows on from the recently announced extension of the pointof-sale tag discount scheme and the expanded eID Device Rebate, providing further assistance to producers with their transition to electronic identification for sheep and farmed goats.
To further support drought impacted producers, in addition to the rebate for producers, the sheep and goat eID essential equipment rebate for schools, agricultural shows and special events has also been extended for another 12 months.
For further information about SA’s transition to eID and the support available for producers visit pir.sa.gov.au/eid.
LAMB price records have been tumbling all winter, but it was Detpa Grove progeny which reached new highs earlier this year.
A pen of Detpa Grove sired White Suffolk lambs out of Merino ewes dressing an estimated 43kg sold to Thomas Foods International at the end of May for what was then a record $410/head.
Detpa Grove principal David Pipkorn said the lambs were just sired by some of the solid performance rams placed that year yet were positioned in the top 20% of the industry.
“It is pleasing to see clients that bit the bullet and did feed sheep are now being rewarded with strong lamb prices…and those prices look like they’re here to stay,” he said.
The Jeparit, Victoria stud, has been experiencing the dire seasonal conditions like many other sheep producing areas in the south of the country.
However, things are now starting to turn around and David has been impressed with his flock’s ability to perform so well on so little.
“It is a great indication that high performance genetics stack up when conditions are tight,” he said.
“The muscling, growth and moderate fat levels of the rams have kept them in good stead.”
Mr Pipkorn said that while growth and muscle were king in the prime lamb game, he was consistently monitoring fat levels and ensuring eating qualities are of a high standard for industry.
“Some people may be moving to shedding animals, but they tend to be throwing the growth rate out with the wool,” he said.
“By maintaining high growth, we will end up playing a role like we do in the Merino industry, with White Suffolk rams going over shedding ewes to breed prime lambs that maximise profitability.”
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One ram that will no doubt maximise profitability for his buyer is Detpa Grove 240715, an industry leading ram that will be offered in the stud’s on-property spring sale this year.
A twin out of a ewe lamb, DG.240715 has standout Australian Sheep Breeding Values including every selection index being in the top five percent of the LambPlan analysis which now combines all breeds into the one comparison.
This ram has a Terminal Carcase Production index of 180 - putting him in the top 10 rams in the country - combining a post weaning weight of 20 and post weaning eye muscle depth of 5.4
Mr Pipkorn said, “the ram is just built to make money for any buyer”
Detpa Grove has retained the three-quarter brother at stud who was used as a ram lamb and already has impressive progeny on the ground.
That ram, Detpa Grove LEGEND 240725ET now 12 months old has progeny that were “consistently outstanding,” he said.
“This consistency is not surprising given his impeccable maternal line of 10 successive generations of donors or ET progeny.”
Last spring Detpa Grove sold 130 White Suffolk flock rams to a top of $2800 twice and averaged $1324 - outstanding value at very affordable rates.
A further 20 rams sold for stud duties at an average of $4825, with rams selling to five states.
This year, Detpa Grove will offer 250 White Suffolks at their 37th annual on-property sale, including stud ewes, stud rams and flock rams.
Mr Pipkorn said this year’s sale represented some of the leading high-performance genetics in the industry, and despite the “tight” season, the rams will present in their usual excellent condition.
“We’ve maintained ram numbers to give new people an opportunity to get in on these genetics given demand could be lack lustre this year,” he said.
“There is no excuse for using poor quality rams this year, high performance sires can be affordable to everyone.”
Inspections will start on-property at Detpa Grove - 961 Lorquon Road, Jeparit, Victoriafrom 10am on Thursday October 9, with ewes being offered from 11.30am and rams at 1pm.
The Pipkorn family welcome valued clients, friends and supporters to their Annual On-Property Sale.
For the latest news and sale updates, please visit www.detpagrove.com or Detpa Grove Facebook and Instagram pages.
IN the heart of South Australia’s pastoral zones, farmers are turning to innovative solutions to combat the challenges of saline and hard bore water.
One standout is Hydrosmart, an Adelaidebased company using advanced frequencybased water conditioning to improve water quality without chemicals or filters.
Salinity and hardness in water supplies have long plagued livestock operations, particularly impacting sheep and lamb health.
High salinity can reduce water intake, cause metabolic stress and impair growth in young lambs.
Traditional treatments often involve costly infrastructure or chemical dosing - solutions that are financially and environmentally taxing for regional graziers.
Hydrosmart’s technology offers a low-maintenance, power-efficient alternative.
It works by applying tuned frequency resonance to water pipes, altering the behaviour of dissolved salts and minerals.
This modification reduces the scale-forming tendencies and helps animals better tolerate
hard water high in salts.
They are about to commence a multiyear scientific farm trial with PIRSA at Turretfield Research Centre in SA where there will be data obtained as to the differences with treated versus untreated water sources and the research will be run on numerous sites and water supplies.
Farmers report improved water palatability, increased hydration, and better overall animal condition.
Lamb mortality linked to poor water quality has declined on some properties, while wool quality and weight gains have shown noticeable improvements.
In an industry where margins are tight and environmental resilience is key, Hydrosmart provides a science-backed edge, helping South Australian sheep farmers sustainably manage their most vital resource - water.
SHEEP farming is a nuanced art that demands precision, patience, and the right infrastructure.
At Commanderag, they grasp the critical role that well-designed sheep yards and shearing shed fitouts play in streamlining operations and boosting productivity.
Their custom-built sheep yards and shear-
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From drafting and catching pens to shearing stands and equipment storage, their fitouts are tailored to meet the unique needs of your farm.
To better serve our clients across Australia, they established the Mount Gambier branch in
2016, extending our reach to include WA, SA, VIC, NSW, and QLD.
What distinguishes Commander Ag is our commitment to understanding each customer’s unique requirements and delivering tailored, high-quality solutions that maximize value and productivity.
By investing in quality sheep yards and
shearing shed fitouts from Commanderag, you’re investing in the future of your farm. The expertise ensures that every detail is considered, resulting in a setup that enhances efficiency.
Visit www.commanderag.au to explore how our solutions can transform your sheep farming operation.
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AFTER two challenging years—marked by short Springs, late breaks, prolonged supplementary feeding and tough market conditions—many farmers are feeling the strain.
Matt Kelly from Low Footprint Lamb says it’s a reminder to stay focused on what you can control – by simplifying where possible to reduce stress, even when conditions are working against you.
Matt runs a ‘Nudie’ flock east of Hamilton in Western Victoria – breeding shedding sheep that perform well in high rainfall conditions.
Nudies don’t require shearing or crutching. There’s no footbathing, jetting, minimal drenching, and they require 15% less feed to maintain condition, significantly reducing labour, costs and stress. The Low Footprint Lamb flock is fully pedigreed, Lambplan recorded and benchmarked against all maternal breeds.
Mr Kelly says data and genomics are significantly enhancing accuracy and allowing for more precise trait selection in his flock – leading to rapid genetic gains.
“In the past three years, we’ve DNA-tested every stud lamb at marking and all sires since 2018,” he said.
“In 2020–21, all ewe lambs were also DNA tested for a fertility research project.
“We’ve lifted production by $6 per mating, per year on the Maternal Composite Plus Index.
“Our 2024 generation sits at 143—just 10 index points behind the current maternal analysis average.
“Five years ago, we were 30 points behind the maternal composites, so we’re rapidly closing the gap.
“Some of our top animals are now in the 170s “I’ve focused heavily on growth and structure in recent matings, and I’m really excited about the results,” Mr Kelly said.
For more information call Matt Kelly 0427 778 254 or visit www.lowfootprintlamb.com.au
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A former Teys manager will serve on the Sheep Sustainability Framework (SSF) Steering Group.
Molly Greentree is the account manager at Gundagai Meat Processors and has now joined the SSF Sustainability Steering Group.
Ms Greentree brings a wealth of experience across the sheepmeat supply chain, from production and processing to marketing and consumer engagement.
Her current role at Gundagai Lamb, a part of Gundagai Meat Processors (GMP), has her managing the strategic brand positioning and sales of the premium GLQ5+ brand across more than 15 domestic and international markets, including direct engagement with distributors, food service providers, retailers, and producers.
This gives her a unique perspective on the entire supply chain.
Ms Greentree has also held roles at Teys Australia, including QA Manager, commercial analyst, and supply chain coordinator, gaining deep insights into meat processing, quality assurance, and business development.
Her leadership in the Intercollegiate Meat Judging (ICMJ) program, including coaching the Australian team to victory in the United States, further demonstrates her commitment to industry development and education.
Ms Greentree said she was honoured to join the Steering Group and contribute to the future of the industry.
“I’m excited to work alongside other passionate professionals to support the SSF’s vision for a sustainable, ethical, and profitable sheep industry,” she said.
align industry efforts and communicate our progress, which is increasingly important for maintaining market access and building trust with consumers both here and overseas.”
The Sheep Sustainability Framework monitors and measures industry performance against priorities aligned with the four themes - caring for our sheep, enhancing the environment and climate, looking after our people, our customers and the community and ensuring a financial resilient industry.
It informs planning, management, and evaluation of activities at an industry level and helps to ensure Australia is a global leader in sustainable sheep production.
“I look forward to bringing my experience and energy to the group.
“At GMP, sustainability is central to how we operate.
“From animal welfare and environmental stewardship to delivering high quality products that meet evolving consumer expectations.
“The SSF provides a clear framework to
Sheep Producers Australia (SPA) and WoolProducers Australia (WPA) lead the SSF, with Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) and Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) providing funding, strategic advice and secretariat support.
SPA and WPA have appointed an independent Sustainability Steering Group (SSG) to guide the SSF in its role of monitoring, measuring, and reporting on the performance of the Australian sheep and wool industry against sustainability priorities.
FARMERS and regional communities impacted by drought will benefit from $1 million in targeted mental health and wellbeing support, as part of the South Australian government’s continued response to drought conditions across South Australia.
The new programs have been developed in consultation with industry and will be delivered by organisations already embedded in regional communities and actively supporting farmer wellbeing. Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development Clare Scriven said the funding enabled the development of initiatives following feedback from farmers and industry.
“We’ve heard clearly from the sector that mental health support must be delivered by trusted people who are already part of our regional communities,” she said.
“That’s exactly what this investment supports — practical, community-based initiatives that bring people together, reduce stigma, and help build resilience.
Three programs have been funded so far under the new initiative and are now ready to begin community engagement.
Fat Farmers, a grassroots not-for-profit organisation, will establish eight new physical activity groups across drought-affected regional areas, building on its existing network of 23 community groups. The program focuses on promoting mental wellbeing through social connection and exercise, tailored to local needs.
Fat Farmers Team Coordinator Amelia Rasheed said the weekly Fat Farmers exercise sessions had a huge positive impact on the farmers that have been attending.
“It gives the farmers an hour every Tuesday morning, to get off the farm and take some time for themselves,” she said.
“It’s an important wellbeing initiative, allowing farmers to get together, have a laugh and get some
Fat Farmers will establish eight new physical activity groups across drought-affected regional areas.
exercise in too.”
Breakthrough Mental Health Foundation will host a series of community wellbeing events and mental health first aid training sessions in regional towns. These will include seven men’s and seven women’s-focused workshops, as well as seven first aid training sessions to equip locals with skills to support their communities.
Grain Producers SA will host five Great Grain Quiz Nights across drought-impacted areas, GPSA will bring community members together in a relaxed setting to foster social connection, conversation, and wellbeing.
The assistance is part of the state government’s
$73 million Drought Support Package.
Minister for Health Chris Picton said the health of farmers across South Australia has been seriously impacted by the drought, particularly their mental health.
“This is why we’re doing everything we can to ensure drought-affected communities are not facing their burdens alone,” he said.
The additional mental health support funding will provide a welcome boost to the roll-out of mental health support programs, initiatives and services that are informed not only by experts in the field, but by lived experience.
Those needing immediate mental health support or advice can call the Medicare Mental Health Line between 8.30am and 5pm on weekdays on 1800 595 212.
Support is also available 24 hours a day, every day of the year through Lifeline (131 114) or, for urgent matters, by calling the Emergency Triage Liaison Service on 131 465.
For more information on SA Health’s Mental Health Support Strategy, visit their Drought Mental Health Support page.
For more information on the drought package, visit: pir.sa.gov.au/drought
1401 RAM Under 2 years
· 1st GLENARA MERINOS - GLENARA MERINOS
2nd Russell & Penny Hartwich - KELSELDALE
1402 RAM Over 2 years
1st GLENARA MERINOS - GLENARA MERINOS
2nd Russell & Penny Hartwich - KELSELDALE
1403 EWE Under 2 years
1st Russell & Penny Hartwich - KELSELDALE 1404 EWE Over 2 years
· 1st GLENARA MERINOS - GLENARA MERINOS
1405 RAM Any Age (March Shorn Classes)
· 1st GLENARA MERINOS - GLENARA MERINOS
2nd GLENARA MERINOS - GLENARA MERINOS
1406 EWE Any Age (March Shorn Classes)
CHAMPION ULTRA FINE MERINO RAM
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CHAMPION ULTRA FINE MERINO EWE
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RESERVE CHAMPION ULTRA FINE MERINO EWE Russell & Penny Hartwich - KELSELDALE
MERINO Super Fine
1409 RAM Under 2 years and 7 months
1st GLENARA MERINOS - GLENARA MERINOS
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1st Russell & Penny Hartwich - KELSELDALE
1st GLENARA MERINOS - GLENARA MERINOS
1414 EWE Any Age (March Shorn)
CHAMPION SUPERFINE MERINO RAM
GLENARA MERINOS - GLENARA MERINOS
CHAMPION SUPERFINE MERINO EWE
GLENARA MERINOS - GLENARA MERINOS
RESERVE CHAMPION SUPERFINE MERINO
EWE Russell & Penny Hartwich - KELSELDALE
MERINO Fine Wool (Visually 66s to 70s)
1415 RAM Any age (March Shorn)
1st Alan Harris - KOOLE VALE
1417 RAM Under 2 years and 7 months
· 1st Alan Harris - KOOLE VALE
1422 EWE Any Age (March Shorn)
· CHAMPION FINE WOOL MERINO RAM Alan Harris - KOOLE VALE
· RESERVE CHAMPION FINE WOOL MERINO
RAM Alan Harris - KOOLE VALE
· Medium Wool (Stronger than 66s)
1423 RAM Any age (March Shorn)
1st Norm Weir - KERRILYN
· 2nd Alan Harris - KOOLE VALE
1425 RAM 19 months and over
· 1st Norm Weir - KERRILYN
1427 EWE 19 months and over
1st Norm Weir - KERRILYN
· 2nd Alan Harris - KOOLE VALE
3rd Alan Harris - KOOLE VALE
1428 EWE Any Age (March Shorn)
CHAMPION MEDIUM WOOL MERINO RAM
Norm Weir - KERRILYN
· RESERVE CHAMPION MEDIUM WOOL ME-
RINO RAM Norm Weir - KERRILYN
· CHAMPION MEDIUM WOOL MERINO EWE
Norm Weir - KERRILYN
· RESERVE CHAMPION MEDIUM WOOL ME-
RINO EWE Alan Harris - KOOLE VALE
· MERINO Strong Wool (Visually 58s to 60s)
1429 RAM Any Age (March Shorn)
1st Norm Weir - KERRILYN
1431 RAM 19 months and over
1st Norm Weir - KERRILYN
1433 EWE 19 months and over
1st Norm Weir - KERRILYN
1434 EWE Any Age (March Shorn)
· CHAMPION STRONG WOOL MERINO RAM
Norm Weir - KERRILYN
RESERVE CHAMPION STRONG WOOL ME-
RINO RAM Norm Weir - KERRILYN
CHAMPION STRONG WOOL MERINO EWE
Norm Weir - KERRILYN
MERINO Superfine/Fine Poll (Superfine 74s & finer/ Fine wool 66s & finer)
1437 RAM Any Age (March Shorn)
1st Daniel Rogers - MOUNT YULONG
· 2nd Alan Harris - KOOLE VALE
1438 EWE Any Age (March Shorn)
· 1st Tamaleuca Crook - TAMALEUCA
2nd Daniel Rogers - MOUNT YULONG
CHAMPION SUPERFINE/FINE POLL MERINO
RAM Daniel Rogers - MOUNT YULONG
RESERVE CHAMPION SUPERFINE/FINE POLL
MERINO Alan Harris - KOOLE VALE
CHAMPION SUPERFINE/FINE POLL MERINO
EWE Tamaleuca Crook - TAMALEUCA
RESERVE CHAMPION SUPERFINE/FINE POLL
MERINO Daniel Rogers - MOUNT YULONG
MERINO Medium Wool Poll (Visually stronger than 66s)
1439 RAM Under 19 months (showing no more than 2 teeth, March Shorn)
· 1st Tamaleuca Crook - TAMALEUCA
2nd Tamaleuca Crook - TAMALEUCA
2025 Sheepvention Inventions Competition
Winner Robert F. Stewart award for Best Innovation to Luke Gurry.
Machinery and Technology winner to Luke Gurry for his Truline Ultimate 6R Side Loader.
Business and Corporate winner to Greg Bekker for his invention DamDeep. House and Garden category winner to David Botteril for his invention the Kindling Splitter.
· Livestock Equipment and Technology Second place to Steven Hein for his Aluminium Grinding Disc.
· Livestock Equipment and Technology (Gilbert Poynter Memorial Award) First place to Joshua Murcott for his Oracle Sheep Scanning Crate.
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3rd Daniel Rogers - MOUNT YULONG
1442 RAM 19 months and over
1st Tamaleuca Crook - TAMALEUCA
2nd Daniel Rogers - MOUNT YULONG
· 3rd Alan Harris - KOOLE VALE
1443 EWE Under 19 months (showing no more than 2 teeth, March Shorn)
1st Tamaleuca Crook - TAMALEUCA
2nd Tamaleuca Crook - TAMALEUCA
· 3rd Richard Beggs - NAREEB NAREEB
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1446 EWE 19 months and over
1st Tamaleuca Crook - TAMALEUCA
2nd Tamaleuca Crook - TAMALEUCA
· 3rd Daniel Rogers - MOUNT YULONG
CHAMPION MEDIUM WOOL POLL MERINO
RAM Tamaleuca Crook - TAMALEUCA
RESERVE CHAMPION MEDIUM WOOL POLL
MERINO Tamaleuca Crook - TAMALEUCA
CHAMPION MEDIUM WOOL POLL MERINO
EWE Tamaleuca Crook - TAMALEUCA
RESERVE CHAMPION MEDIUM WOOL POLL
MERINO Tamaleuca Crook - TAMALEUCA
· MERINO Strong Wool Poll (Visually 58 to 60s)
1447 RAM Under 19 months (showing no more than 2 teeth, March Shorn)
1st Daniel Rogers - MOUNT YULONG
2nd Tamaleuca Crook - TAMALEUCA
· 3rd Tamaleuca Crook - TAMALEUCA
1448 RAM 19 months and over (March Shorn)
1st Daniel Rogers - MOUNT YULONG
1450 RAM 19 months and over
1st Tamaleuca Crook - TAMALEUCA
· 2nd Norm Weir - KERRILYN
1451 EWE Under 19 months (showing no more than 2 teeth, March Shorn)
· 1st Tamaleuca Crook - TAMALEUCA
2nd Tamaleuca Crook - TAMALEUCA
1454 EWE 19 months and over
1st Tamaleuca Crook - TAMALEUCA
2nd Alan Harris - KOOLE VALE
· 3rd Richard Beggs - NAREEB NAREEB
CHAMPION STRONG WOOL POLL MERINO
RAM Tamaleuca Crook - TAMALEUCA
· RESERVE CHAMPION STRONG WOOL POLL
MERINO Norm Weir - KERRILYN
· CHAMPION STRONG WOOL POLL MERINO
EWE Tamaleuca Crook - TAMALEUCA
· RESERVE CHAMPION STRONG WOOL POLL
MERINO Alan Harris - KOOLE VALE
· MERINO Dual Purpose
1455 RAM Dual Purpose Special Class Open 1st Tamaleuca Crook - TAMALEUCA
· 2nd Daniel Rogers - Mount Yulong
Stuart A Cumming “Fernleigh” perpetual trophy Tamaleuca Crook - TAMALEUCA
SUPREME CHAMPION MERINO RAM Tama-
leuca Crook - TAMALEUCA
· SUPREME CHAMPION MERINO EWE Tamaleuca Crook - TAMALEUCA
· MERINO Groups
1456 1 Ram, 2 Ewes Any age selected from classes 1st Daniel Rogers - MOUNT YULONG
· 2nd Tamaleuca Crook - TAMALEUCA
3rd Alan Harris - KOOLE VALE
1457 3 Rams Any age selected from classes 1st Alan Harris - KOOLE VALE
· 2nd Tamaleuca Crook - TAMALEUCA
MERINO MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR Tamaleuca Crook - TAMALEUCA
HAMPSHIRE DOWN
8401 RAM Over 1 1/2 years shorn 1st Mathew Hill - AURORA PARK 2nd Mathew Hill - AURORA PARK
8402 RAM Under 1 1/2 years in wool 1st Mathew Hill - AURORA PARK
8405 EWE over 1 1/2 years - Shorn 1st Andrew Lakin - GLENELK
· 2nd Mathew Hill - AURORA PARK
8406 EWE Under 1 1/2 years in wool
1st Mathew Hill - AURORA PARK
8407 EWE UNDER 1 1/2 years - Shorn 1st Mathew Hill - AURORA PARK
· 2nd Andrew Lakin - GLENELK
8409 1 RAM & 2 EWES any age or wool length, drawn from existing classes 1st Mathew Hill - AURORA PARK
8410 PEN OF 3 RAMS Under 1 1/2 years shorn, to be drawn from existing classes.
· CHAMPION HAMPSHIRE DOWN RAM Mathew Hill - AURORA PARK
RESERVE CHAMPION HAMPSHIRE DOWN RAM Mathew Hill - AURORA PARK
RESERVE CHAMPION HAMPSHIRE DOWN EWE Mathew Hill - AURORA PARK
8411 RAM Under 1/2 years - Wool
· 1st Mathew Hill - AURORA PARK 2nd Michael Hawke - South Port
8412 RAM Under 1 1/2 years - Shorn 1st Matthew Hill - Aurora Park
8413 EWE UNDER 1 1/2 years - wool
· 1st Mathew Hill - AURORA PARK
2nd Michael Hawke - SOUTHPORT
8414 EWE Under 1 1/2 years - Shorn 1st Andrew Lakin - GLENELK
AUSTRALIAN WHITE SHEEP
12302 RAM Under 1 1/2 years born after March 1st Deborah Morrison12303 RAM Under 1 1/2 years born after August 1st Deborah Morrison - BANKSIA
12304 EWE Over 1 1/2 years
1st Deborah Morrison - BANKSIA
12305 EWE Under 1 1/2 years
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FROM PAGE 16
1st Deborah Morrison - BANKSIA
2nd Deborah Morrison - BANKSIA
3rd Deborah Morrison - BANKSIA
12306 1 RAM & 2 EWES any age, from existing classes
1st Deborah Morrison - BANKSIA
12307 PEN OF 3 RAMS Under 1 1/2 years shorn, to be drawn from existing classes.
CHAMPION RAM AUSTRALIAN WHITE
SHEEP Deborah Morrison - BANKSIA
CHAMPION EWE AUSTRALIAN WHITE SHEEP
Deborah Morrison - BANKSIA
RESERVE CHAMPION EWE AUSTRALIAN WHITE SHEEP Deborah Morrison - BANKSIA
BORDER LEICESTER
Open
21104 RAM under 1 1/2 years in wool
1st David Jackson - JACKSON
2nd Mathew Hill - AURORA PARK
3rd David Jackson - JACKSON
21105 RAM under 1 1/2 years shorn
1st Ross Jackson - TWO-DOT STATION
2nd David Jackson - JACKSON
3rd David Jackson - JACKSON
21107 EWE Under 1 1/2 years in wool
1st Ross Jackson - TWO-DOT STATION
2nd David Jackson - JACKSON
3rd David Jackson - JACKSON
21108 EWE Under 1 1/2 years shorn
1st David Jackson - JACKSON
2nd Ross Jackson - TWO-DOT STATION
3rd David Jackson - JACKSON
21109 GROUP 1 Ram, 2 Ewes any age from existing classes
1st David Jackson - JACKSON
JUNIOR CHAMPION BORDER LEICESTER
RAM Ross Jackson - TWO-DOT STATION
JUNIOR RESERVE CHAMPION BORDER
LEICESTER RAM David Jackson - JACKSON
JUNIOR CHAMPION BORDER LEICESTER
EWE Ross Jackson - TWO-DOT STATION
JUNIOR RESERVE CHAMPION BORDER
LEICESTER EWE David Jackson - JACKSON
SUPREME BORDER LEICESTER RAM Ross
Jackson - TWO-DOT STATION
SUPREME BORDER LEICESTER EWE Ross
Jackson - TWO-DOT STATION
CORRIEDALE RAM CLASSES
3401 RAM over 1 1/2 years woolly
1st Graham & Di Jenke - WATTLEGLEN
3402 RAM under 1 1/2 years - woolly
1st Graham & Di Jenke - WATTLEGLEN
2nd Adam Tippett - BALLARAT GRAMMAR
3403 RAM Over 1 1/2 years - March Shorn
1st Adam Tippett - BALLARAT GRAMMAR
2nd Graham & Di Jenke - WATTLEGLEN
3rd Adam Tippett - BALLARAT GRAMMAR
4th Adam Tippett - BALLARAT GRAMMAR
3404 RAM Under 1 1/2 years - March Shorn
1st Bron Ellis - SWEETFIELD
2nd Bron Ellis - SWEETFIELD
3rd Kate Methven - TUERONG VALLEY
4th Graham & Di Jenke - WATTLEGLEN
5th Kate Methven - TUERONG VALLEY
6th Graham & Di Jenke - WATTLEGLEN
CORRIEDALE EWE CLASSES
3407 EWE under 1 1/2 years - March Shorn
1st Bron Ellis - SWEETFIELD
2nd Bron Ellis - SWEETFIELD
3rd Kate Methven - TUERONG VALLEY
4th Kate Methven - TUERONG VALLEY
5th Adam Tippett - BALLARAT GRAMMAR
6th Adam Tippett - BALLARAT GRAMMAR
3408 EWE Over 1 1/2 years - March Shorn
1st Adam Tippett - BALLARAT GRAMMAR
2nd Bron Ellis - SWEETFIELD
3rd Adam Tippett - BALLARAT GRAMMAR
4th Adam Tippett - BALLARAT GRAMMAR
CORRIEDALE SHORN CLASSES
3410 SHORN CLASS RAM under 1 1/2 years
1st Bron Ellis - SWEETFIELD
2nd Kate Methven - TUERONG VALLEY
3412 SHORN CLASS EWE under 1 1/2 years
1st Bron Ellis - SWEETFIELD
3413 1 RAM & 2 EWES any age, from existing classes
1st Bron Ellis - SWEETFIELD
1st Sweetfield
2nd Kate Methven - TUERONG VALLEY
3rd Ballarat Grammar
SENIOR CHAMPION CORRIEDALE RAM
Adam Tippett - BALLARAT GRAMMAR
RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION CORRIEDALE
RAM Graham & Di Jenke - WATTLEGLEN
JUNIOR CHAMPION CORRIEDALE RAM Bron
Ellis - SWEETFIELD
RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION CORRIEDALE
RAM Bron Ellis - SWEETFIELD
CORRIEDALE SUPREME CHAMPION RAM
Bron Ellis - SWEETFIELD
SENIOR CHAMPION CORRIEDALE EWE Adam
Tippett - BALLARAT GRAMMAR
RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION CORRIEDALE
EWE Bron Ellis - SWEETFIELD
JUNIOR CHAMPION CORRIEDALE EWE Bron
Ellis - SWEETFIELD
RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION CORRIEDALE
EWE Bron Ellis - SWEETFIELD
CORRIEDALE SUPREME CHAMPION EWE
Bron Ellis - SWEETFIELD
ENGLISH LEICESTER
51101 RAM over 1 1/2 years
1st Barry Shalders - WILLOW DRIVE
51102 RAM under 1 1/2 years
1st Barry Shalders - WILLOW DRIVE
2nd Barry Shalders - WILLOW DRIVE
3rd Barry Shalders - Willow Drive
51103 EWE over 1 1/2 years
1st Barry Shalders - WILLOW DRIVE
2nd Barry Shalders - WILLOW DRIVE
51104 EWE under 1 1/2 years
1st Barry Shalders - WILLOW DRIVE
2nd Barry Shalders - WILLOW DRIVE
51105 1 RAM & 2 EWES any age, from existing classes
1st Barry Shalders - WILLOW DRIVE
CHAMPION RAM ENGLISH LEICESTER Barry Shalders - WILLOW DRIVE
RESERVE CHAMPION RAM ENGLISH LEICESTER Barry Shalders - WILLOW DRIVE
CHAMPION EWE ENGLISH LEICESTER Barry Shalders - WILLOW DRIVE
RESERVE CHAMPION EWE ENGLISH LEICESTER Barry Shalders - WILLOW DRIVE
ILE DE FRANCE
9402 RAM under 1 1/2 years
1st Rachael Withers - POMANDA
2nd Rachael Withers - POMANDA
3rd Rachael Withers - POMANDA
9404 EWE under 1 1/2 years
1st Rachael Withers - POMANDA
2nd Rachael Withers - POMANDA
9405 1 RAM & 2 EWES any age, from existing classes
1st Rachael Withers - POMANDA
LINCOLN
1201 RAM over 1 1/2 years
1st Ian Christie - GARVALD
1205 1 RAM & 2 EWES any age, from existing classes
CHAMPION RAM LINCOLN Ian ChristieGARVALD
RESERVE CHAMPION RAM LINCOLN Ian
Christie - GARVALD
CHAMPION EWE LINCOLN Ian Christie - GARVALD
RESERVE CHAMPION EWE LINCOLN Ian
Christie - GARVALD
POLL DORSET
NOVICE CLASSES
1604 EWE under 1 1/2 years, shorn untrimmed
1st Kirsty Kennedy - Good Shepherd College, Hamilton
2nd Kirsty Kennedy - Good Shepherd College, Hamilton
3rd Kirsty Kennedy - Good Shepherd College, Hamilton
4th Kirsty Kennedy - Good Shepherd College, Hamilton
5th Kirsty Kennedy - Good Shepherd College, Hamilton
6th Kirsty Kennedy - Good Shepherd College, Hamilton
OPEN CLASSES
1606 EWE under 1 1/2 years, shorn, untrimmed
1st Lachlan Bailey - DERBY DOWNS
2nd DOUG MITCHELL - RENE STUD
3rd David Jackson - JACKSON
4th TIM FERGUSON - MALLEE PARK
5th Tim Ferguson - 32
6th David Jackson - JACKSON
1607 EWE under 1 1/2 years, shorn, untrimmed
1st Peter Cain - GLENORE
1608 EWE under 1 1/2 years, shorn (no more than 2cm wool)
1st DOUG MITCHELL - RENE STUD
2nd DOUG MITCHELL - RENE STUD
3rd Lachlan Bailey - DERBY DOWNS
4th TIM FERGUSON - MALLEE PARK
5th Tim Ferguson - Mallee park
6th Rhonda Keller - ALCOMIE
1609 PAIR OF EWES under 1 1/2 years, shorn, untrimmed
1st Peter Cain - GLENORE
2nd Kirsty Kennedy - Good Shepherd College, Hamilton
3rd Lachlan Bailey - DERBY DOWNS
4th Kirsty Kennedy - Good Shepherd College, Hamilton
1610 EWE LAMB Born after 1st April
1st Peter Cain - GLENORE
2nd TIM FERGUSON - MALLEE PARK
3rd Esther Glasgow - ESTJAM
4th Tim Ferguson - Malle Park
5th Rhonda Keller - ALCOMIE
6th Rhonda Keller - ALCOMIE
CHAMPION POLL DORSET EWE DOUG
MITCHELL - RENE STUD
RESERVE CHAMPION EWE POLL DORSET Peter Cain - GLENORE
1611 MIXED PAIR 1 RAM 1 EWE OPEN under 1 1/2 years
1st DOUG MITCHELL - RENE STUD
2nd Peter Cain - GLENORE
3rd Lachlan Bailey - DERBY DOWNS
4th TIM FERGUSON - MALLEE PARK
5th David Jackson - JACKSON
1612 LAMB PLAN PERFORMANCE TRADE
OPEN Under 1 1/2 years shorn or bare shorn
1st Lachie Kelly - LSK STUDS & IVADENE
2nd Lachie Kelly - LSK & IVADENE
3rd Tim Ferguson - MALLE PARK
4th Elizabeth Wilkinson - BRIGHT SIDE 1614 RAM OPEN under 1 1/2 years, shorn
1st Lachlan Bailey - DERBY DOWNS
2nd Elizabeth Wilkinson - BRIGHT SIDE
3rd Charlotte Hiscock - BRUROB
4th Elizabeth Wilkinson - BRIGHT SIDE
5th Esther Glasgow - ESTJAM 1615 RAM OPEN under 1 1/2 years, shorn, no more than 2cm wool
1st DOUG MITCHELL - RENE STUD
2nd TIM FERGUSON - MALLEE PARK
3rd Lachlan Bailey - DERBY DOWNS
4th Elizabeth Wilkinson - BRIGHT SIDE
1616 RAM OPEN under 1 1/2yrs shorn untrimmed
1st Charlotte Hiscock - BRUROB
2nd Elizabeth Wilkinson - BRIGHT SIDE
3rd TIM FERGUSON - MALLEE PARK
4th Esther Glasgow - ESTJAM 1617 PAIR OF RAMS OPEN under 1 1/2 years, shorn, no more than 2cm wool
1st DOUG MITCHELL - RENE STUD
2nd Charlotte Hiscock - BRUROB
3rd Elizabeth Wilkinson - BRIGHT SIDE
4th Lachlan Bailey - DERBY DOWNS
5th Esther Glasgow - ESTJAM
SENIOR CHAMPION POLL DORSET RAM
DOUG MITCHELL - RENE STUD
RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION POLL DORSET
RAM DOUG MITCHELL - RENE STUD
JUNIOR RAM CLASSES
1618 RAM under 1 1/2 years shorn, untrimmed
1st Lachie Kelly - LSK STUDS & IVADENE
2nd Elizabeth Wilkinson - BRIGHT SIDE
3rd Elizabeth Wilkinson - BRIGHT SIDE
4th Peter Cain - GLENORE
5th TIM FERGUSON - MALLEE PARK
6th Lachie Kelly - LSK STUDS & IVADENE
1619 RAM under 1 1/2 years, shorn, untrimmed, 1st Peter Cain - GLENORE
1620 RAM under 1 1/2 years, shorn, untrimmed, 1st Peter Cain - GLENORE
2nd Lachlan Bailey - DERBY DOWNS
1621 PAIR OF RAMS under 1 1/2 years shorn, untrimmed, born on or after 1st June
1st Peter Cain - GLENORE
2nd Elizabeth Wilkinson - BRIGHT SIDE
3rd Lachie Kelly - LSK STUDS & IVADENE
1622 RAM LAMB Born after 1st April
1st Peter Cain - GLENORE
2nd TIM FERGUSON - MALLEE PARK
3rd Tim ferguson - MALLEE PARK
4th Lachlan Bailey - DERBY DOWNS
5th Rhonda Keller - ALCOMIE
6th Rhonda Keller - ALCOMIE
1623 RAM LAMB born after 1st May 1st Lachlan Bailey - DERBY DOWNS
2nd Esther Glasgow - ESTJAM
JUNIOR CHAMPION POLL DORSET RAM Peter Cain - GLENORE
RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION POLL DORSET
RAM Lachie Kelly - LSK STUDS & IVADENE
GRAND CHAMPION POLL DORSET RAM
DOUG MITCHELL - RENE STUD
1624 1 RAM & 2 EWES Bred by the Exhibitor
1st DOUG MITCHELL - RENE STUD
2nd Peter Cain - GLENORE
3rd Lachlan Bailey - DERBY DOWNS
4th TIM FERGUSON - MALLEE PARK
1625 SIRES PROGENY GROUP 3 SHEEP - Including Lambs
1st Peter Cain - GLENORE
2nd Elizabeth Wilkinson - BRIGHT SIDE
3rd Lachlan Bailey - DERBY DOWNS
1626 GROUP OF 3 RAMS Bred by the Exhibitor 1st Peter Cain - GLENORE
2nd Elizabeth Wilkinson - BRIGHT SIDE
3rd Lachlan Bailey - DERBY DOWNS
RYELAND
1801 RAM over 1 1/2 years
1st Andrew Wilkens - MALUNG RYELANDS 1802 RAM under 1 1/2 years
1st Andrew Wilkens - MALUNG RYELANDS
2nd Andrew Wilkens - MALUNG RYELANDS
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1st Andrew Wilkens - MALUNG RYELANDS
1805 EWE under 1 1/2 years
1st Andrew Wilkens - MALUNG RYELANDS
2nd Andrew Wilkens - MALUNG RYELANDS
1806 EWE Under 1 1/2 years shorn
1st Andrew Wilkens - MALUNG RYELANDS
2nd Andrew Wilkens - MALUNG RYELANDS
1807 1 RAM & 2 EWES any age, from existing classes
1st Andrew Wilkens - MALUNG RYELANDS
CHAMPION RYELAND RAM Andrew WilkensMALUNG RYELANDS
RESERVE CHAMPION RYELAND RAM Andrew Wilkens - MALUNG RYELANDS
CHAMPION RYELAND EWE Andrew WilkensMALUNG RYELANDS
RESERVE CHAMPION RYELAND EWE Andrew Wilkens - MALUNG RYELANDS
SHROPSHIRE
1901 RAM over 1 1/2 years
1st Mathew Hill - AURORA PARK
1905 1 RAM & 2 EWES any age, from existing classes
CHAMPION SHROPSHIRE RAM Mathew HillAURORA PARK
SOUTHDOWN
19402 RAM under 1 1/2 years
1st James Knight - LANSDALE
2nd Tania King - SHELLAL
3rd Tania King - SHELLAL
19403 RAM Under 1 1/2 years shorn
1st James Knight - LANSDALE
2nd Andrew Lakin - ALLANWOOD
3rd Andrew Lakin - CHASM PARK
19404 PAIR OF RAMS under 1 1/2 years shorn 1st Tania King - SHELLAL
19405 PAIR OF RAMS under 1 1/2 years
1st James Knight - LANSDALE
CHAMPION SOUTHDOWN RAM James Knight - LANSDALE
RESERVE CHAMPION SOUTHDOWN RAM James Knight - LANSDALE
19407 EWE under 1 1/2 years
1st James Knight - LANSDALE
19408 EWE Under 1 1/2 years shorn
1st James Knight - LANSDALE 2nd Andrew Lakin - ALLANWOOD
19409 PAIR OF EWES under 1 1/2 years
1st James Knight - LANSDALE
19410 PAIR OF EWES under 1 1/2 years shorn
1st James Knight - LANSDALE
CHAMPION SOUTHDOWN EWE James Knight - LANSDALE
RESERVE CHAMPION SOUTHDOWN EWE James Knight - LANSDALE
19411 1 RAM & 2 EWES any age, from existing classes
1st James Knight - LANSDALE
19412 PEN OF 3 RAMS
1st James Knight - LANSDALE
2nd Tania King - SHELLAL SUFFOLK
19602 RAM under 1 1/2 years (to be shown in wool)
1st Simone Cotter - WONGARRA
19603 RAM under 1 1/2 years (shorn born before June 30)
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· 1st Ellie McDonald - HOPEA
2nd Andrew Lakin - ALLANWOOD
3rd Deppeler Suffolks - DEPPELER 19604 RAM under 1 1/2 years (shorn, born during July)
1st and 2nd - Jon Sutherland - SAYLA PARK
3rd Andrew Lakin - ALLANWOOD 19605 RAM under 1 1/2 years (shorn, born on or after 1st August)
· 1st Jon Sutherland - SAYLA PARK
2nd Simone Cotter - WONGARRA
3rd Jon Sutherland - SAYLA PARK 19606 PEN OF 2 RAMS Under 1 1/2 years (shorn)
1st Jon Sutherland - SAYLA PARK
· 2nd Ellie McDonald - HOPEA
3rd Bruce Rolfe - OBERON 19607 EWE over 1 1/2 years (shorn)
1st Deppeler Suffolks - DEPPELER 19609 EWE under 1 1/2 years (shorn, born on or before June 30th)
1st Deppeler Suffolks - DEPPELER
· 2nd Ellie McDonald - HOPEA
3rd Andrew Lakin - ALLANWOOD 19610 EWE under 1 1/2 years (shorn, born during July)
1st Ellie McDonald - HOPEA
2nd Helen Schultz - PINE RIDGE
3rd Simone Cotter - WONGARRA 19611 EWE under 1 1/2 years (shorn, born on or after 1st August)
· 1st Andrew Lakin - ALLANWOOD
2nd Bruce Rolfe - OBERON
· 3rd Ellie McDonald - HOPEA
19612 PEN OF 2 EWES Under 1 1/2 years (shorn)
1st Bruce Rolfe - OBERON
· 2nd Helen Schultz - PINE RIDGE
3rd Simone Cotter - WONGARRA 19613 BREEDERS PAIR 1 RAM & 1 EWE under 1 1/2 years
· 1st Simone Cotter - WONGARRA
2nd Ellie McDonald - HOPEA
3rd Deppeler Suffolks - DEPPELER 19614 1 RAM & 2 EWES (any age)
1st Ellie McDonald - HOPEA
· 2nd Deppeler Suffolks - DEPPELER
3rd Bruce Rolfe - OBERON
19615 SIRE PROGENY GROUP OF 3 (consisting of 3 sheep, any sex under 1 1/2 years)
1st Helen Schultz - PINE RIDGE
· 2nd Ellie McDonald - HOPEA
19616 PEN OF 3 RAMS Under 1 1/2 years (shorn)
· 1st Jon Sutherland - SAYLA PARK
2nd Ellie McDonald - HOPEA
CHAMPION SUFFOLK RAM and RESERVE
CHAMPION SUFFOLK RAM Jon Sutherland - SAYLA PARK
CHAMPION SUFFOLK EWE Deppeler SuffolksDEPPELER
RESERVE CHAMPION SUFFOLK EWE Andrew Lakin - ALLANWOOD
SUPREME CHAMPION SUFFOLK Deppeler Suffolks - DEPPELER
MOST SUCCESSFUL SUFFOLK EXHIBITOR Jon Sutherland - SAYLA PARK
TEXEL
2002 RAM Under 1 1/2 years in wool
1st Troy Julyan - DLORRAH PARK
2nd Tim Jorgensen - MERTEX
2003 RAM Under 1 1/2 years shorn
1st and 2nd - Tim Jorgensen - MERTEX
· 3rd Troy Julyan - DLORRAH PARK
2004 PAIR OF RAMS Under 1 1/2 years shorn
1st Tim Jorgensen - MERTEX
· 2nd Ashley Smith - CYPRESS PARK
2005 RAM born after 1st August, shorn
· 1st Chris Parker - SUMMIT PARK
2nd Ashley Smith - CYPRESS PARK
2006 RAM under 1 1/2 years born after 1st August, in wool
1st Tim Jorgensen - MERTEX
· 2nd and 3rd - Chris Parker - SUMMIT PARK
2009 EWE over 1 1/2 years shorn
· 1st Rusty Gate Stewart Family - RUSTY GATE
2nd Chris Parker - SUMMIT PARK
3rd Rusty Gate Stewart Family - RUSTY GATE
· 4th Chris Parker - SUMMIT PARK
2010 EWE Under 1 1/2 years in wool
1st Troy Julyan - DLORRAH PARK
2nd Tim Jorgensen - MERTEX
2011 EWE Under 1 1/2 years shorn
1st and 2nd - Tim Jorgensen - MERTEX
2012 PAIR OF EWES Under 1 1/2 years shorn
1st Rusty Gate Stewart Family - RUSTY GATE
2013 EWE under 1 1/2 years born after 1st August, shorn
1st Tim Jorgensen - MERTEX
2nd Chris Parker - SUMMIT PARK
2014 EWE born after 1st August
1st Chris Parker - SUMMIT PARK
2015 PAIR OF EWES under 1 1/2 years born after 1st August
1st Chris Parker - SUMMIT PARK
2017 1 RAM & 2 EWES under 1 1/2 years any wool length, drawn from existing clas
1st Tim Jorgensen - MERTEX
2nd Chris Parker - SUMMIT PARK
3rd Troy Julyan - DLORRAH PARK
2018 SIRE PROGENY GROUP OF 3 of either sex, from existing classes
1st Tim Jorgensen - MERTEX
2nd Troy Julyan - DLORRAH PARK
2019 PERFORMANCE FEEDS LAMB PRODUC-
TION CLASS 2 Texel Rams under 1 1/2 years
1st Chris Parker - SUMMIT PARK
2020 PEN OF 3 RAMS Under 1 1/2 years shorn, to be drawn from existing classes.
1st Tim Jorgensen - MERTEX
CHAMPION TEXEL RAM Troy Julyan - DLORRAH PARK
CHAMPION TEXEL EWE Tim Jorgensen - MERTEX
RESERVE CHAMPION TEXEL EWE Troy Julyan -
DLORRAH PARK
SUPREME CHAMPION TEXEL Troy JulyanDLORRAH PARK
ULTRA WHITE
2101 RAM over 1 1/2 years
1st and 2nd Joel Donan - ANDEN
3rd Guy Treweek - INDURO
2102 RAM under 1 1/2 years born after March
1st and 2nd Joel Donnan - ANDEN
3rd GUY TREWEEK - INDURO
2103 RAM under 1 1/2 years born after August
1st Joel Donnan - ANDEN
2104 EWE over 1 1/2 years
1st Guy Trewick - Induro
2105 EWE under 1 1/2 years
1st Guy Trewick - INDURO
VALAIS BLACK NOSE
372 RAM - UNDER 12 MONTHS
1st Shane Carey - MALAKAI
373 RAM - OVER 1 YEAR & UNDER 2 YEARS
1st and 2nd Shane Carey - MALAKAI
CHAMPION VALAIS BLACK NOSE RAM and RE-
SERVE CHAMPION VALAIS BLACK NOSE RAM
Shane Carey - MALAKAI
374 RAM - OVER 2 YEARS
1st Shane Carey - MALAKAI
375 EWE - UNDER 12 MONTHS
1st Shane Carey - MALAKAI
2nd Shane Carey - MALAKAI
RESERVE CHAMPION VALAIS BLACK NOSE
EWE and CHAMPION VALAIS BLACK NOSE EWE
Shane Carey - MALAKAI
376 EWE - OVER 1 YEAR & UNDER 2 YEARS
1st , 2nd, and 3rd - Shane Carey - MALAKAI
377 EWE - OVER 2 YEARS
1st and 2nd Shane Carey - MALAKAI
378 PAIR OF RAMS
379 PAIR OF EWES
380 GROUP OF 3
382 LAMB - EWE BORN FROM 1ST APRIL
ALL OF ABOVE - 1st Shane Carey - MALAKAI
2025 FEATURE BREED WHITE SUFFOLK
289 NOVICE RAM Under 1 1/2 years
1st Rachael Withers - POMANDA
290 RAM Under 1 1/2 years in wool
1st Rosemary Bailey - SPRING CREEK
2nd Tim Jorgensen - MERTEX
3rd GUY TREWEEK - INDURO
4th Kylie Wake - WAKELEIGH
291 RAM Under 1 1/2 years born in April
1st GUY TREWEEK - INDURO
2nd Rosemary Bailey - SPRING CREEK
3rd Tim Jorgensen - MERTEX
4th GUY TREWEEK - INDURO
5th Michelle Smart - WINDY HILL
292 RAM Under 1 1/2 years born in May
1st GUY TREWEEK - INDURO
· 2nd Rosemary Bailey - SPRING CREEK
3rd TIM FERGUSON - MALLEE PARK
4th Nanette Smith - MARLEIGH WHITE SUFFOLKS
5th Michelle Smart - WINDY HILL
6th Ian & Julie Plumridge - RIDGELL DOWNS
293 RAM Under 1 1/2 years born in June
1st Tim Jorgensen - MERTEX
· 2nd Joel Donnan - ANDEN
3rd Joel Donnan - ANDEN
· 4th Lachlan McCrae - SOMERSET
5th Kylie Wake - WAKELEIGH
· 6th Ian & Julie Plumridge - RIDGELL DOWNS
294 RAMS Pen of 2 Under 1 1/2 years April to June drop
1st Tim Jorgensen - MERTEX
· 2nd GUY TREWEEK - INDURO
3rd Kylie Wake - WAKELEIGH
· 4th Lachlan McCrae - SOMERSET
5th Nanette Smith - MARLEIGH WHITE SUFFOLKS
6th Ian & Julie Plumridge - RIDGELL DOWNS
SENIOR CHAMPION WHITE SUFFOLK RAM Tim
Jorgensen - MERTEX
SENIOR RESERVE CHAMPION WHITE SUFFOLK
RAM GUY TREWEEK - INDURO
295 RAM Under 1 1/2 years born in July
· 1st Lachlan McCrae - SOMERSET
2nd GUY TREWEEK - INDURO
· 3rd Tim Jorgensen - MERTEX
4th Kylie Wake - WAKELEIGH
296 RAM Under 1 1/2 years born on or after 1st August
· 1st Tim Jorgensen - MERTEX
2nd Kylie Wake - WAKELEIGH
· 3rd Tim Jorgensen - MERTEX
5th Lachlan McCrae - SOMERSET
6th Ian & Julie Plumridge - RIDGELL DOWNS
298 RAMS Pen of 2 Under 1 1/2 year July to September drop
1st GUY TREWEEK - INDURO
2nd Tim Jorgensen - MERTEX
3rd Lachlan McCrae - SOMERSET
4th Chris Parker - SUMMIT PARK
JUNIOR CHAMPION WHITE SUFFOLK RAM
Lachlan McCrae - SOMERSET
JUNIOR RESERVE CHAMPION WHITE SUFFOLK
RAM and GRAND CHAMPION WHITE SUFFOLK
RAM Tim Jorgensen - MERTEX
299 RAMS Lamb Production Class 2 Under 1 1/2 Years; April, May, June drop
1st GUY TREWEEK - INDURO
2nd Lachlan McCrae - SOMERSET
3rd Chris Parker - SUMMIT PARK
4th Nanette Smith - MARLEIGH WHITE SUFFOLKS
310 EWE Novice Under 1 1/2 years
1st Rachael Withers - POMANDA
311 EWE Under 1 1/2 years in wool
1st and 2nd - Tim Jorgensen - MERTEX
· 3rd GUY TREWEEK - INDURO
4th Chris Parker - SUMMIT PARK
312 EWE Over 1 1/2 years in lamb or in milk
1st Nanette Smith - MARLEIGH WHITE SUFFOLKS
2nd Ian & Julie Plumridge - RIDGELL DOWNS
3rd Michelle Smart - WINDY HILL
4th and 5th Lachlan McCrae - SOMERSET
313 EWE Under 1 1/2 years April - May Born
1st Tim Jorgensen - MERTEX
· 2nd GUY TREWEEK - INDURO
3rd Kylie Wake - WAKELEIGH
· 4th Ian & Julie Plumridge - RIDGELL DOWNS
5th Nanette Smith - MARLEIGH WHITE SUFFOLKS
314 EWE Under 1 1/2 years June - July Born
1st and 2nd - Tim Jorgensen - MERTEX
3rd Kylie Wake - WAKELEIGH
4th GUY TREWEEK - INDURO
5th TIM FERGUSON - MALLEE PARK
6th Nanette Smith - MARLEIGH WHITE SUFFOLKS
315 EWE Under 1 1/2 years born on or after August
1st
1st Tim Jorgensen - MERTEX
2nd Tim Jorgensen - Metrex
3rd Kylie Wake - WAKELEIGH
· 4th Lachlan McCrae - SOMERSET
5th Lachlan McCrae - SOMERSET
· 6th Chris Parker - SUMMIT PARK
317 EWES Pen of 2 Under 1 1/2 years
1st Tim Jorgensen - MERTEX
2nd Kylie Wake - WAKELEIGH
3rd GUY TREWEEK - INDURO
· 4th Lachlan McCrae - SOMERSET
CHAMPION WHITE SUFFOLK EWE Tim Jorgensen - MERTEX
RESERVE CHAMPION WHITE SUFFOLK EWE Tim Jorgensen - MERTEX
SUPREME WHITE SUFFOLK EXHIBIT Tim Jorgensen - MERTEX
318 SIRES PROGENY GROUP 1st Tim Jorgensen - MERTEX 2nd Rosemary Bailey - SPRING CREEK
· 3rd Lachlan McCrae - SOMERSET
4th Nanette Smith - MARLEIGH WHITE SUFFOLKS
319 BREEDERS GROUP 1 Ram and 2 Ewes under 1 1/2 years
· 1st Tim Jorgensen - MERTEX
2nd GUY TREWEEK - INDURO
· 3rd Kylie Wake - WAKELEIGH
4th Nanette Smith - MARLEIGH WHITE SUFFOLKS
· 5th Rachael Withers - POMANDA
320 PEN OF 3 RAMS 1st Tim Jorgensen - MERTEX 2nd GUY TREWEEK - INDURO
3rd Lachlan McCrae - SOMERSET
· 4th Kylie Wake - WAKELEIGH
297 RAM LAMB born in the year of the show unshorn
1st Michelle Smart - WINDY HILL
· 2nd Lachlan McCrae - SOMERSET
3rd Nanette Smith - MARLEIGH WHITE SUFFOLKS
· 4th Nanette Smith - MARLEIGH WHITE SUFFOLKS
300 RAMS Lamb production class, 2 under 1 1/2 years born on or after 1st Tim Jorgensen - MERTEX
· 2nd Lachlan McCrae - SOMERSET
3rd Tim Jorgensen - MERTEX
4th Nanette Smith - MARLEIGH WHITE SUFFOLKS 5th Kylie Wake - WAKELEIGH
6th Ian & Julie Plumridge - RIDGELL DOWNS
316 EWE LAMB born in the year of the show unshorn
1st Lachlan McCrae - SOMERSET
2nd Michelle Smart - WINDY HILL
· 3rd Nanette Smith - MARLEIGH WHITE SUFFOLKS
INTERBREED
344 LYLE WALTER ASSBA GROUP (ASSBA breed winners eligible)
· 1st RENE STUD - RENE STUD
2nd HOPEA - HOPEA
· 3rd Lansale - LANSALE
INTERBREED LONG AND SHORT WOOL
350 SUPREME LONG WOOL GROUP
1st SWEETFIELD - SWEETFIELD - CORRIEDALE
2nd JACKSON - JACKSON - BORDER LEICESTER
3rd WILLOW DRIVE - WILLOW DRIVE - ENGLISH LEICESTER
351 SUPREME SHORT WOOL GROUP
1st RENE - RENE - POLL DORSET
2nd MERTEX - MERTEX - WHITE SUFFOLK
3rd RENE - RENE - CHAROLLAIS
352 SUPREME LONG WOOL EWE 1st SWEETFIELD - SWEETFIELD - CORREIDALE
· 2nd TWO DOT - TWO DOT - BORDER LEICESTER
3rd WILLOW DRIVE - WILLOW DRIVE - ENGLISH LEICESTER
353 SUPREME LONG WOOL RAM
· 1st SWEETFIELD - SWEETFIELD - CORRIEDALE
2nd TWO DOT - TWO DOT - BORDER LEICESTER
3rd WILLOW DRIVE - WILLOW DRIVE - ENGLISH LEICESTER
354 SUPREME SHORT WOOL EWE
1st MERTEX - MERTEX - WHITE SUFFOLK
2nd RENE - RENE - POLL DORSET
3rd DEPPELER - DEPPELER - SUFFOLK
355 SUPREME SHORT WOOL RAM
· 1st MERTEX - MERTEX - WHITE SUFFOLK
2nd RENE - RENE - POLL DORSET
· 3rd RENE - RENE - CHAROLLAIS
356 SUPREME LAMB PRODUCTION CLASS
1st INDURO - INDURO - WHITE SUFFOLK
2nd SOMERSET - SOMERSET - WHITE SUFFOLK
3rd IVADENE - IVADENE - POLL DORSET
357 SUPREME PEN OF 3 RAMS
1st MERTEX - MERTEX - WHITE SUFFOLK
· 2nd GLENORE - GLENORE - POLL DORSET
3rd MERTEX - MERTEX - TEXEL