(est. 1975 Flock No. 2248) (est. 1987 Flock No. 26) (est. 1992 Flock No. 1429) 33rd Annual On – Property Auction 228 Rams Poll Dorset & White Suffolk & Merino In conjunction with Lucindale Area School Held under-cover at The Yacca Downs Woolshed 2671 Woolumbool Road Wednesday, 7th October 2020 Inspection from 11.00 am Sale 1.00 pm SA time Malcom Graetz Scott Christie 0429 516 502 0428 400 411 Vendors: Phil Clothier 0427 658 026 Aaron Clothier 0428 658 002 Email: [email protected]Website: www.woolumbool.com.au Rebate A rebate of 4% will be paid on any purchase influenced by outside agents provided they advise the selling agents in writing prior to the sale or accompany the purchaser to the sale.
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Rebate A rebate of 4% will be paid on any purchase influenced by outside agents provided they advise the selling agents in writing prior to the sale or accompany the purchaser to the sale.
Accredited Ovine Brucellosis Free (SA 326) Accredited Ovine Johne’s Disease Mn3 (S139) All rams have been Gudair vaccinated A vendor declaration will be supplied sale day. A National Sheep Health statement will be supplied sale day.
Ram Treatments
Cobalt & Selenium pill: March 2020 Last drench: 26th July 2020 (Moxidectin Long Acting) Shorn: 11th August 2019 (Avenge) Vaccination: 15th July 2020 (Glanvac 6) OJD vaccination : Lamb marking 2019
Guarantee
We guarantee our rams to be functional for their first working. If you have a problem with any of your purchases, please contact us and we will replace if necessary.
Welcome to Woolumbool Ram Sale 2020 Welcome to the 33rd annual Woolumbool Poll Dorset and White Suffolk ram sale. Today we offer 208 young rams with well balanced LAMBPLAN® figures it would be difficult to access in quantity anywhere else. We also offer 20 young Merino rams with leading MERINOSELECT® figures. We aim to offer fit, robust and functional rams with well balanced ASBV’s with the capability of producing prime lambs across a range of markets. Our commitment to breeding rams suitable for your production systems is resolute, and will not be influenced by fads or show-ring performance but by production information which is analysed in a meaningful and scientific manner to give you our clients a leading edge. INDEXES The Carcase+ Index is being replaced by a new index named TCP (Terminal Carcase Production) This catalogue will contain 2 index TCP and LEQ We prefer the use of TCP as it is designed to factor in EQ (Eating Quality) as part of the index to counter declining EQ as a result of continuing upward pressure on growth and muscle and we believe it offers a balanced animal which better fits most production systems. The C+ index is a desired gains index whereas the TCP & LEQ indexes are $ Value Indexes The TCP index is similar to the old C+ but also incorporates EQ traits to arrive a $ Value Index The LEQ index has a slightly differing emphasis on traits than the TCP but also incorporates WEC to arrive at a $ Value Index What are Indexes
Selecting animals involves balancing several key traits.
To make selection easier traits can be combined into a selection index.
A selection index combines ASBVs for several traits to give a single value.
This reflects the performance of the sheep relative to the breeding objective of the particular index.
Index types include:
$ Value Indexes: A dollar index indicates the value of an animal based on its suitability for a particular market. The value is given in real dollar figures and expressed as $/ewe joined/yr. For example a dollar index of 105 indicates that a ram will produce $5 extra value for every ewe joined compared to a ram with an $ index of 100.
Therefore over four years, if a ram produces 200 progeny, the extra value produced by that ram will be $5 x 200 = $1,000.
Desired Gains Indexes: Work on a proportional gain of a combination of traits. For example the Carcase Plus index puts 60% emphasis on increasing growth, 20% on decreasing fat and 20% on increased eye muscle depth.
The diagram shows how to interpret a selection index.
Ram ID PWT (kg) PFAT (mm) PEMD (mm) Index
Ram 1 7.6 -0.7 0.8 155
Ram 2 8.4 1.0 3.3 155
Lucindale Area School provides a diverse education in Agriculture from the foundation years in Reception, right up to Year 12. Students develop a diverse range of knowledge and practical skills through enterprises which include sheep, cattle, pigs, goats, poultry, aquaculture, viticulture, vegetable and fruit production.
Students partake in numerous country and state shows through the preparation of Led Steers, Merino Wethers, Boer and Angora Goats and have successfully placed in top positions.
Students are involved heavily in the development and maintenance of Lucindale Area School’s White Suffolks Stud through studying genetics, asbv’s and visual assessment of rams and ewes, monitoring lambing ewes, tagging and weighing new born lambs, lamb marking and general husbandry tasks.
Our stud is OJD MN1 and Brucellosis free accredited.
Lucindale Area School White Suffolks are currently based on Woolumbool and Seriston genetics. We thank you kindly for your support.
Ram Treatments
Marked 23rd September 2019
Drenched 4th March 2020
Shorn 28th August 2020
Sheep Genetics is a program of Meat & Livestock Australia Limited ABN 39 081 678 364
For more information contact Sheep Genetics Ph: 02 8055 1818 Fax: 02 8055 [email protected] www.sheepgenetics.org.au
MLA acknowledges the contributions of the Australian Government and AWI in the development of this publication.
An ASBV of 0 is the average of the 1990 drop. It is important to compare ASBVs against current industry average.
Animals with lowerfibre diameter
coefficient of variation(FDCV) ASBVs will
genetically have a lower variation in
fibre diameter. A higher CV% is often
associated with lower staple strength.
Animals with morepositive staple strength
(SS) ASBVs will, onaverage, have
genetically strongerwool. This ram will,
on average, sire progeny with 7.5 N/Ktstronger wool than an
average sire.
Rams with a morepositive ASBV for eyemuscle depth (EMD)produce lambs that have a higher lean
meat yield. A ram withan ASBV of 1.0 will
breed lambs with 0.5mm more EMD
than a ram with anASBV of 0.
Animals with a morepositive ASBV for weight (WT) will
produce lambs that grow faster and
therefore reach targetweights in a shorter
period of time.
Animals with morepositive staple length(SL) ASBVs will, on
average, have greatergenetic potential forlonger fibre length. This ram will sire
progeny that grow,on average, 5mm longer wool than
progeny of a ram with a 0 ASBV for SL.
An index is a guide to the value of a ram
for a particular market.Rams with higher
indexes will producesheep that are more
suited to that particular breeding
objective.
Sheep Genetics is a program of Meat & Livestock Australia Limited ABN 39 081 678 364
WT(kg)
CFW(%)
FD(m)
FDCV(%)
SS(N/Kt)
SL(mm)
EMD(mm)
NLW(%)
WEC (%) INDEX
4.046
2040
-0.8046
1.2446
1537
1045
1.045
1021
-2045 138.6
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Rams with a higher clean � eece weight (CFW) will produce progeny that cut more wool. A ram with an ASBV of
20% will produce progeny that cut
10% more wool than the progeny of a ram with an ASBV of 0.
Worm egg count (WEC) ASBVs estimate
an animal’s genetic potential for resisting worm burdens. Lower
WEC ASBVs are desirable. This ram
will, on average, sire progeny that have 10% fewer eggs/gram than a ram with an ASBV
of 0.
Rams with a higher number of lambs
weaned (NLW) ASBV will sire daughters that wean a higher
percentage of lambs. A ram with an ASBV of 10 will sire daughters who on average will
wean 5% more lambs than daughters of a
ram with an ASBV of 0.
Understanding MERINOSELECTASBVs
Animals with lowerfibre diameter
coefficient of variation(FDCV) ASBVs will
genetically have a lower variation in
fibre diameter. A higher CV% is often
associated with lower staple strength.
Animals with morepositive staple strength
(SS) ASBVs will, onaverage, have
genetically strongerwool. This ram will,
on average, sire progeny with 7.5 N/Ktstronger wool than an
average sire.
Rams with a morepositive ASBV for eyemuscle depth (EMD)produce lambs that have a higher lean
meat yield. A ram withan ASBV of 1.0 will
breed lambs with 0.5mm more EMD
than a ram with anASBV of 0.
Animals with a morepositive ASBV for weight (WT) will
produce lambs that grow faster and
therefore reach targetweights in a shorter
period of time.
Animals with morepositive staple length(SL) ASBVs will, on
average, have greatergenetic potential forlonger fibre length. This ram will sire
progeny that grow,on average, 5mm longer wool than
progeny of a ram with a 0 ASBV for SL.
An index is a guide to the value of a ram
for a particular market.Rams with higher
indexes will producesheep that are more
suited to that particular breeding
objective.
Rams with a higher clean � eece weight (CFW) will produce progeny that cut more wool. A ram with an ASBV of
20% will produce progeny that cut
10% more wool than the progeny of a ram with an ASBV of 0.
Worm egg count (WEC) ASBVs estimate
an animal’s genetic potential for resisting worm burdens. Lower
WEC ASBVs are desirable. This ram
will, on average, sire progeny that have 10% fewer eggs/gram than a ram with an ASBV
of 0.
Rams with a higher number of lambs
weaned (NLW) ASBV will sire daughters that wean a higher
percentage of lambs. A ram with an ASBV of 10 will sire daughters who on average will
wean 5% more lambs than daughters of a
ram with an ASBV of 0.
Lower negative fibrediameter (FD) ASBVs
are generally desirable.A ram that has anASBV of -0.8 will
produce progeny thatare genetically 0.4
microns finer than aram with an ASBV of 0.
WT(kg)
CFW(%)
FD(m)
FDCV(%)
SS(N/Kt)
SL(mm)
EMD(mm)
NLW(%)
WEC (%) INDEX
4.046
2040
-0.8046
1.2446
1537
1045
1.045
1021
-2045 138.6
Trait
ASBVAcc
MLA acknowledges the contributions of the Australian Government and AWI in the development of this publication.
An ASBV of 0 is the average of the 1990 drop. It is important to compare ASBVs against current industry average.
Woolumbool’s Breeding Program It is our view that we must breed animals that are as productive and easy care as possible. For this reason, we have in recent years, in addition to measuring for production traits, also embarked on a program of measuring and selecting for traits which will eventually lead to sheep which require minimal handling for worm treatments and will remain free of dag. These 2 traits we believe cause a greater amount of angst and extra work in sheep management than most others, particularly in the higher rainfall and higher stock density regions. Our breeding program is based on a sound combination of measured traits with analysis prepared by LAMBPLAN® the recognised world leader in this field, and practical application of the Australian Sheep Breeding Values (ASBV’s), along with recognition that animals must also be structurally correct and true to type. LAMBPLAN® ASBV’s are calculated from systematic combinations of performance information from individuals and their relatives collected at various stages during their development. They are expressed as the difference between an individual’s genetic merit and the genetic base to which the animal is compared. An online catalogue on the Sheep Genetics website has all the measured traits available. ASBV’s for nine traits are provided in this catalogue: Birth Weight (Bwt): Estimates the genetic variation between animals in weight at birth in
kilograms. Wean Weight (Wwt): Estimates the genetic variation between animals in weight at 100 days of
age in kilograms. Post Wean Wt (Pwwt): Estimates the genetic variation between animals in weight at 200 days of
age in kilograms. Fat (Pfat): Estimates the genetic variation between animals in GR fat depth at 200 days
of age in mm. Eye Muscle Depth (Pemd): Estimates the genetic variation between animals in eye muscle depth at the
C site at 200 days of age in mm. Worm Egg Count (Pwec): Estimates the genetic variation between animals in worm egg counts at 200
days of age and is expressed as a %tge. Lean Meat Yield (LMY):(%) Rams with more positive LMY ASBVs produce lambs that have a higher Lean Meat Yield percentage at slaughter Intramuscular Fat (IMF):(%) Rams with more positive IMF ASBVs produce progeny with higher levels of intramuscular fat.(IMF is a measure of the chemical fat percentage in the loin muscle of a lamb, and is often referred to as marbling. IMF has been shown to have a significant impact on the flavour, juiciness, tenderness and overall likeability of lamb.) Shear Force (SF5): (kg) Rams with more negative SF ASBVs produce lambs with more tender meat. (Shear Force is a measure of the force or energy required to cut through the loin muscle of lamb after 5 days of ageing, the ASBV is reported in deviations of kilograms of force) More information regarding eating quality traits and the TCP index is shown overleaf in a LAMBPLAN Fact Sheet
The Lamb 2020 Eating Quality index is targeted at terminal producers interested in improving the meat eating quality of their prime lambs while continuing to improve production traits in a balanced way. The LEQ index is similar to the EQ index however is based on the same production targets as Lamb 2020 where birthweight (BWT) and worm egg count (WEC) are important in the breeding objective. The greater emphasis on WEC is the main difference between LEQ and EQ. The graph below represents the predicted economic gains for each trait of interest in the index and also expresses the expected 10 year gains for the individual traits.
For more information contact Sheep Genetics Ph: 02 8055 1818 Fax: 02 8055 1850 [email protected] www.sheepgenetics.org.au Sheep Genetics is a joint program of Meat & Livestock Australia Limited ABN 39 081 678 364 and Australian Wool Innovation Limited ABN 12 095 165 558
Terminal Carcase Production (TCP) indexReplacement for Carcase Plus
What is the new TCP index?Indexes help producers select animals for use within a breeding program when there are a range of traits of economic or functional importance. This ensures that genetic gain in one trait is not made in isolation from other traits. Using indexes in ram purchasing decisions allow producers to make balanced genetic progress towards more profitable sheep.
The TCP index has been created to assist producers to achieve both gains in their major production traits, such as post-weaning weight and muscling, as well as ensuring consumer satisfaction from lamb is maintained through focusing on key eating quality traits such as shear force (tenderness) and intramuscular fat (marbling).
The TCP index is designed to suit a production system where:
• all progeny are terminal
• improving growth and muscle is of commercial benefit
• increasing lean meat yield has a positive financial impact
• a small degree of emphasis is included to maintain or improve eating quality.
Using the TCP indexThe TCP index, unlike Carcase Plus, is on a scale that is aligned with other Sheep Genetics’ indexes and is represented in economic terms with a unit increase in the index reflecting an additional dollar per ewe joined per year. To assist in comparing rams, Sheep Genetics recommends using a percentile band table as reference. The figure below, which is based on the percentile band table, highlights the TCP index value for significant percentiles for the 2018 drop animals.
Key points• Carcase Plus has been an important index for the sheepmeat industry but it has been found to have a
negative impact on eating quality. Because of this and the industry’s focus on delivering high eating quality outcomes for consumers, the index will be retired in March 2020.
• Carcase Plus will be replaced with the Terminal Carcase Production index. To assist in the transition between indexes both Carcase Plus and Terminal Carcase Production will be available for the 2019 ram buying season.
• The Terminal Carcase Production (TCP) index will give similar improvements in growth and lean meat yield as Carcase Plus while also maintaining eating quality.
Percentile band range graphic for TCP index 2018 drop animals
110100 120 130 140 150 160 170
Bottom
10%Bottom
1%Percentileband
TCP indexcut-off points
TCP index
Bottom
25%Bottom
50%
129.2 135.550% mark
141.8 147.5 150.6 156.2123.3120.1113.9
Bottom
5%Top
50%Top
25%Top
10%Top
5%Top
1%
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120 140 160 180 200
Bottom10%
137 Top50%
128Bottom
20%
143 Top20%
147Top10%
159
120 140 160 180 200
Bottom10%
191 Top50%
170Bottom
20%
209 Top20%
213Top10%
Comparison of TCP and Carcase Plus index values for significant percentiles for 2018 drop animals
Reports are prepared using data supplied by breeders and/or accredited operators for the analysis. SheepGenetics cannot guarantee the accuracy of this data. ASBV's are designed to estimate genetic merit of animals from the data supplied. Reports are provided to assist breeders but no liability is accepted for the outcome resulting from the use of this information.
Reports are prepared using data supplied by breeders and/or accredited operators for the analysis. SheepGenetics cannot guarantee the accuracy of this data. ASBV's are designed to estimate genetic merit of animals from the data supplied. Reports are provided to assist breeders but no liability is accepted for the outcome resulting from the use of this information.
Reports are prepared using data supplied by breeders and/or accredited operators. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of this data. ASBV's are designed to estimate genetic merit of animals from the data supplied. The reports are provided to assist breeders but no liability is accepted for the outcome resulting from the use of this information.
Shaded boxes represent top 10% SGA Terminal Analysis Bold print represents top 20% SGA Analysis
20 Merino Rams
Lot Tag ID Born BT
The History Behind
Woolumbool Merinos
The Woolumbool merino flock pre-dates any of the other Woolumbool seedstock
flocks. The Clothier family have run merinos at Woolumbool since moving into the district in 1960. A little over 2 decades ago the Clothier family produced up to 300 bales annually of predominately merino wool.
During the 1970’s it was decided we would begin breeding our own merino rams
using selected ewes from the main flock. The original flock was a high micron flock based on NORTH BUNGAREE bloodlines. Once breeding our own rams we looked to introduce rams which had bright and long stapled wools to help combat at that time severe problems with fleece rot and mycotic dermatitis. We obtained genetics from a number of Riverina flocks including “WANGANELLA”, “POOGINOOK” and later from the New England area “NERSTANE”.
”HAZELDEAN” merinos were another later introduction. “MERNOWIE” merinos was one
of the few SA flocks to be introduced. These introductions generally resulted over time in improved fleece cuts of bright soft and long stapled wools which produced quite heavy cutting fleeces with improving fibre diameter reduction.
In the year 2000 we joined MERINOSELECT® and began to generate ASBV’s on the
merinos to aid in selection of young sires and replacement ewes. We had quite a bit of old data to enter which helped us to quickly guarantee accuracies.
Since joining MERINOSELECT® sires introduced via AI have to meet very high
production standards using ASBV’s. We introduced a “RYLINGTON” WA sire for his extreme resistance to internal parasites and have followed with “INGLE” WA, “ELLA MATTA” KI SA, “CALCOOKARA” SA, “CENTRE PLUS” NSW, “BILLANDRI” WA and a high performance “LEAHCIM POLL” from their JIVET program for the 2017 drop. The most recent introductions for the 2019 drop are from “YALGOO” NSW and “ANDERSON” WA.
We registered a Poll Merino Flock in 2011 and since that point in time have only used
polled rams which are verified Polled (PP) or Polled (PH) by DNA test. Any horned rams are now castrated.
WOOLUMBOOL PRODUCTION STATS Year FD GFW CFW Av Clean Price/kg
10 Yr Av 18.5 5.32 3.59 $14.36 These statistics are the total wool cut including all oddments from the Hoggets through to 4 year old ewes, wethers and rams. Our older ewes are transferred to Prime Lamb production and their statistics have not been included. Our average stocking rate is 8.3dse/Ha according to Holmes Sackett benchmarking data.
MEAT ELITE
www.meatelite.com.au
Tomorrow’s Rams Today!
Meat Elite Australia has 3 main objectives:
1. Identification of superior genetics for the Prime Lamb industry
2. Provision of accurate across flock Australian Sheep Breeding Values and other recorded data for
members and clients.
3. To identify and maximize the use of superior genes within the Meat Elite group and across the prime
lamb industry.
Meat Elite Members achieve these objectives by:
Identification of Superior Genetics
A Young Sire Progeny testing program of 10 – 15 elite Young Sires selected from approximately 5000
ram lambs are test mated across flocks in varied climatic, management and environment conditions.
Data collected including DNA, helps assess their genetic value.
Link sires are used to help calibrate YST results across regions.
Embryo transplant programs multiply high performance genetics.
Outside sires are tested under strict performance regimes to assess performance value
Meat Elite sheep regularly used in research projects to assess genetic value to advance the Australian
Lamb Industry.
Accurate Australian Sheep Breeding Values All Meat Elite Flocks aim for gold quality data
Accurate parentage, raw data and Lambplan information is the key for genetic gain.
Accurate ASBVs are seen as essential information for commercial clients.
Maximize the use of superior genes in the Lamb Industry Meat Elite flocks continue to experience increased demand for both flock and stud rams.
Meat Elite genetics utilized in cutting edge research programs.eg worm resistance.
Meat Elite ram clients can select superior performance rams to improve their profitability.
Meat Elite Studs testing for meat eating quality and tenderness to ensure product quality.
For further information visit: www.meatelite.com.au
Background: The Superwhites Breeding Group is a group of AWSA members that progeny test the top 10 to 12 young sires from within participating flocks each year and look to make rapid genetic improvement in all commercially important traits through the use of LAMBPLAN information. Facts:
• Superwhites has been in operation since 1995. • 20 active members based in 5 states ranging from Foundation members to more recently established studs. • Collectively the group joins around 9,000 ewes and sells nearly 4,000 rams rams annually. • Superwhites select the best 10-12 young rams each year and shares them across the group through AI. • The group fosters improved genetic linkage and excellent data quality.
Who can be part of Superwhites? Superwhites is open to any AWSA member who meets the following criteria:
• Maintain high data quality within LAMBPLAN. • At least 60 ewes in the flock. • Maintain LEQ index average above the LAMBPLAN White Suffolk Average.
Further Information: We are looking to further expand our membership base. If you are interested in being involved in this progressive breeding group, or would like any further information, please contact: Steve Milne – Chairman Phone: 0428 786 327 Email: [email protected] Website: www.whitesuffolk.com/pages/white-suffolk-superwhites.php
SUPERWHITES Access to high performance White Suffolk genetics
Serious about performance recording Making rapid genetic gain