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Performance Recording

performance-recording1Pre birth we start collecting data about an animal and over the course of its life many weights and measurements are taken.

This information is entered into our on farm data base and twice monthly sent to the National data base where computer software analyses it and reports it back to us as Australian Sheep Breeding Values.

performance-recording2We have systemised our processes with better software, lamb tagging bikes, EID tags, panel readers, bar code readers, portable printers, auto drafters and data loggers to allow larger volumes and higher accuracy to flow through our operations.

Recently we have commenced collecting DNA from key sires and the genetic information will be added to our existing information.  As well 17 % of ewes now have Genomic information.

Flock Details

performance-recording3Information about our animals is vitally important to assist in selecting which ones to use in the breeding program and the more is better rule applies here. By having large numbers we generate higher accuracy ASBVs and sires now have complete cohorts of daughters being measured right through their reproductive lives.  We have expanded the flock in recent years to the current position where 9420 ewes were recorded and mated in 2019.
This makes it the largest recorded maternal flock in Australia but interestingly we have also increased the number of sires lines with high genetic merit and still maintain a very low inbreeding level across its entire range. We have potential to expand it further with the release of new technologies relating to pedigree collection which will allow increased collection of data and higher genetic improvement rates.

 

> Example of Lambplan Maternal Indexes

>> Understanding Lambplan Maternal Indexes

Cashmore Oaklea Seedstock Ewe flock as @ Mating Autumn 2019.

performance-recording4Drop                         Tag                        #

2011                          Green                   4
2012                          Purple                  50
2013                          Yellow                  66
2014                          Red                     1296
2015                          Blue                    1470
2016                          Black                   1721
2017                          White                  2484

2018                          Orange                2331

                                   Total                   9420

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Oaklea Ram Selection Day
Friday 2nd October 2020
Meyers Rd, Nene Valley, SA

Cashmore Park Ram Selection Day
Monday 5th October 2020
114 Wilmots Rd, Cashmore, Vic

 

Cashmore Park Open Day
Thursday 26th September 2019
114 Wilmots Rd, Cashmore

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Hamilton Ram Sale
Friday 11th October 2019 - 11.00am
Hamilton Showgrounds

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Annual Production Ewe Sale
Tuesday 3th December 2019 - 12 noon
on Auctions Plus
Multi Vendor / Multi Agent Sale -
ENTRIES NOW BEING ACCEPTED

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Latest-News

2020 Cashmore Oaklea rams will be sold on Auctions Plus 9th October  starting at 11 am.

July 2020. Cashmore ewes only received 2 drenches in previous 12 months. Many years of selection for parasite resistance is now evident in the flock.

June 2020.

  • Cashmore adult ewes pregnancy scan 190 %.
  • Oaklea adult ewes pregnancy scan 203 %.

2016 Hamilton Ram Sale Catalogue Now Available

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Lifting the percentile bar adds dollars to the bottom line

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Self Replacing Maternal Sheep

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July 2015 Newsletter

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Cashmore Park

CASHMORE PARK

John & Brigita Keiler
114 Wilmot’s Rd, CASHMORE VIC 3305
W: 03 5526 5248 | M: 0409 804 638

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Oaklea Genetics

OAKLEA GENETICS

Don & Ann Pegler,
PO Box 1018, MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290
W: 08 8738 9291 | M: 0417 851 466

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