For flocks sake - Sheep production services

26/09/2025

Nothing like a Friday to do a feedlot tour and ration review - the sheep feedlot space - we are super interested in the space - where does it add value - pros cons - 39% of cattle of feed - what structurally has to happen for this part of the sheep game to evolve ? We think
Animal heath protocols, weight gain data and ration reviews might be a good place for our advisory team to start !

25/09/2025

Want to take your sheep straight to the footy finals ……

The LambEx26 AMPC Carcase Showcase is your chance to drill down into your flock with detailed carcase data analysis and an opportunity to learn how it can be used in to improve your business.

25/09/2025

How many vets does it take to check a feeder ? Our new sheep vet Lach and vet student Mac checking feeders for our research flock - we’re imprinting lambs to get them on the attack for a ewe lamb joining - you need to
Make a plan pre- weaning for ewe lamb joining …. Want a protocol? We can set you up with a zoom session …. Give us a yell

25/09/2025

Great cause

This year, we are donating the proceeds from the sale of Lot 28 to a worthy cause. We are proud to be supporting The Eleanor Bryant Memorial Fund in memory of James and Kylie’s beautiful friend, Eleanor ‘EJ’ Bryant.

The Eleanor Bryant Memorial Fund was created to honour Eleanor Jane Bryant, a beloved mother, wife, speech therapist, and community member who tragically died in November 2024 after heroically saving a child from an oncoming truck at her workplace.

Raised in Coonamble, NSW, and later living in Riddells Creek, Victoria, Eleanor was deeply committed to rural communities and children's development. The fund, led by her husband Tim and supported by loved ones, provides ongoing scholarships for rural students pursuing careers in allied health and early childhood—fields Eleanor was passionate about.

Link to The Eleanor Bryant Memorial Fund

https://www.eleanorbryantmemorialfund.com.au/

The Ram

Lot 28 -TAG 241123-Prime Family (Poll)
Raw Data
BW% 115
PWT% 106
GFW% 99
GFW:BW 5.0
MIC 17.5
SD 2.8
CV 16.1
CF 99.5
EMD% 101
Fat% 112

Video of Lot 28

https://youtu.be/0fDLr7rA5Cg?si=2QpeLmVC8pivblos

22/09/2025

Best investment to make is in yourself - this looks good …..

22/09/2025

We are back on the attack with some shedding heavy weights!

Join us on 15 October as we host an MLA BredWell FedWell workshop on-farm.

When – 15/10/2025 - 8:30am for 9am–4:30pm
Where - Karingal, 59 West Lake Road, Croxton East VIC 3301
Hosted by - Matt Kelly - Low Footprint Lamb
Delivered by - Tim Gole - For Flocks Sake
Registration fee - $350 per person (inc GST)
Register online - mla.com.au/bredwellfedwell

21/09/2025

Fair comment - as previous vet clinic owner - the Gross looks great - but by the time the overheads are taken out - it’s an expensive show to run …. And just about zero support from government/industry for the average vet clinic in the bush or to help attract vets to the bush ( in our humble opinion )

📚💰 What Does It Cost to Become a Vet?
Veterinarians don’t just wake up one day and decide to treat animals — becoming a vet in Australia takes 5 to 7 years of university study, long nights, practical placements… and a very big financial commitment.
🎓 A typical Australian veterinarian start their careers with about $55,000 to $75,000 of HECS/HELP debt but some may exceed $100,000!
That’s just for tuition — it doesn’t include textbooks, equipment, exam fees, or the cost of living while studying full-time for six years.
💡 Unlike many other degrees, veterinary science falls into one of the highest contribution tiers in the student loan system. And that’s for domestic students in subsidised places — for international or full-fee students, the cost can be far higher.
And here’s the kicker: this debt starts accumulating before they even see their first paying patient.
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🐴 So Why Are We Sharing This?
We often hear comments like:
“It was just a quick visit… Why is it so expensive?”

The truth is: by the time your vet walks into the room, they’ve already invested years of their life and tens of thousands of dollars just to be legally allowed to help your animal.
Veterinary care is complex. It’s also regulated, specialised, and backed by a profession that requires a huge upfront investment — both financially and emotionally.
So next time you’re at the clinic, know that behind that stethoscope is someone who didn’t just study to become a vet…
👉 They paid a very real price for the privilege.

20/09/2025

We love a bit of zoom based advice …… it allows visual and auditory learning and cost effective there’s no inefficient travel time ….. this week presenting to Virbac clients on strategies to dial up production……. Before scoring bonus points - you need to execute the basics first - prejoing ewe , ram exams , scan and manage to
BCS / nutritional needs . Looking for advice - our zoom presentations could be for you

19/09/2025

The LambEx26 AMPC Carcase Showcase is your chance to drill down into your flock with detailed carcase data analysis and an opportunity to learn how it can be used in to improve your business.

18/09/2025

When even the junk yard dog George is keen to get organised for prejoining ram exams and Bruco screens……. Is your ram team ready to crush joining ? Not sure - time to co trip the controlables and do some prejoining ram exams …..our vet team= mad keen

18/09/2025

Creating guardrails in the system ….. Sarah has been on farm doing help clients who are super busy - collecting and processing FEC and taking pasture samples ….. making it easy for producers to grow their best sheep and make every ewe a winner is what we love doing

18/09/2025

Looks like a cracking opportunity!

Are you passionate about wool? ✅
Are you 25–35 years old? ✅
Are you looking to build your leadership and professional skills? ✅

If you answered yes to all three, AWI Breeding Leadership is for you.

Applications for AWI Breeding Leadership 2026 are now open.

Entering its eleventh iteration, over 200 alumni have completed the Breeding Leadership course.
Over the course of five days, participants network with over 20 like-minded young professionals, developing their skills in personal and team leadership as well as strategic planning, under the guidance of skilled program deliverers from the wool industry.

AWI Breeding Leadership 2026 will be delivered from Monday, 16 February until Friday, 20 February 2026 in Clare, SA.

For more information on the course and application process, visit 👉 wool.com/breedingleadership

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