The stud compliments Leo and Vanessa Herbert’s commercial business by driving their genetic gain to maximise efficiencies and profits.
“In the first year of using Highlanders, the Herberts increased their ewe scanning rates from 120% of lambs to 140%, now we’re doing 180%.”
This was achieved by placing high selection pressure on adult body weight, fertility, growth and survivability.
” There was those that came before us, but we are those that remain… we do not fear change, for if you do what you have always done, you will get what you have always got. “
Article on theland.com.au following the success of our spring ram sale.
The FocusPrime rams we bought in Feb 2020 have produced high growth progeny with remarkable survival rates out of easy doing highly fertile Highlander Ewes. The Xbred lambs have great hybrid vigour looks with square backs and early maturing attributes. We also found Hannah very helpful and feel confident she knows what it takes to breed a ram that suits our business. Charbel Rizk – Nerinyerrie, Harrow VIC
A feed efficient sheep, bred to consistently deliver more kilograms of lamb weaned per hectare.
Terminal genetics focused on maximising growth, survival, yield and providing a better and more consistent eating experience for all.
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