OPEN DAY 2010
20th August 2010
A good crowd was very appreciative of presentations by Ms Jane Kelly and Dr Sue Hatcher (pictured) on facts about lamb survival. Nobody was left in any doubt as to the importance and extent of lamb losses in profitable lamb production. The talks were an eye opener to many who may have become complacent about ewe management.
Considerations:
- Genetics of ewe and lamb
- Ewe nutrition
- Pregnancy toxaemia
- Stress : weather, shelter, movement
- Predators
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A copy of Jane's presentation can be e-mailed by contacting Peter Jackson peterjuliejackson@bigpond.com
OPEN DAY 2009
A good crowd enjoyed a beautiful day at Coronga on 14th August. There was plenty of interest and appreciation of the contributions by our guest speakers.
Guest Speakers
Mr Ashley White: senior Sheep Livestock officer with NSWDPI introduced analysis of 50 years of data enabling YOU to make decisions on feeding levels and/or selling.
Mr. Dan Whitely: Expert with 10 years experience in Lamb Lot Feeding.
Dan gave a very practical presentation of the DO's and DON’T’s of feeding lambs. Surely a big help in supplementary or lot feeding your lambs in a way to INCREASE your profit.
These two speakers covered most of the decision making required when feeding.
SAM GILL from Sheep Genetics Australia gave on interesting summary of the latest info from MLA regarding market opportunities. This included the scarcity of ewes and the expectation that ewe prices would remain high.
Sam also explained the 20:20 Index and the use of ASBV’s to increase profit by using sheep breeding values to meet different market requirements.
The crowd seemed to enjoy the barbecued roast legs of lamb served on bread rolls. These were again cooked superbly by Molong Rugby.
Directions to Coronga Click here
Summary of presentations at Previous Open Day in August 2008
Two excellent speakers gave plenty of stimulus with presentations on topics very relevant to Prime Lamb producers.
Mr Ashley White: Livestock officer with NSW DPI at Cowra. Ashley’s topic was “Proof of profit in ram selection” based on trials at Tooraweena to measure profit from selection of Rams for growth and muscle. Results include bone-out and valuation of carcases. All prime lamb ram buyers should be aware of this information.
This is a stunning presentation and some of the Power Points can be viewed at the link below. When the file opens, use the "Page Down" key to view the slides. To return to this page, use the "Back button".
I was pleasantly surprised that the trials supported the breeding programme at Coronga to make more profit for our clients by producing higher growth and high muscling rams.
For more information contact ashley.white@dpi.nsw.gov.au
Ashley also has available information and literature on workshops for prime lamb producers such as “weaning more lambs”.
Mr Phillip Graham: 20 years as livestock officer with NSW DPI at Yass. During that time has conducted an ongoing grazing trial at Bookham looking at the interaction between fertilizer, pasture production and profits of grazing systems.
Currently Technical Specialist Animal Grazing Systems for NSW DPI. Phil’s topic was “Are Prime Lambs Profitable at $400 per tonne for super”.
Phil has comparisons between fertilizer inputs at various prices and lamb returns at various prices. Great info when deciding your outlay on fertilizer.
His big message was to utilise soil testing to properly evaluate all parts of paddocks in order to put fertilizer where and at the level to be most profitable.
Even at $500 per tonne fertilizer can be profitable if judiciously applied.
