Deepwater Border Leicesters & Jay-Dee Maternals in Binnum, South Australia, Australia | Farm

Deepwater Border Leicesters & Jay-Dee Maternals

Locality: Binnum, South Australia, Australia

Phone: +61 407 642 565

Address: 38 Moolyella Road 5262 Binnum, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.rams4ewe.com.au

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25.01.2022 Our Maternal Composites John developed an interest in improving fertility and carcass traits in maternal sheep during the 1990s after many years of experience in both the sheep and cattle industries. John was a founder and president of the Frances Lamb Finishers Group, one of the first in Australia to trial feedlot rations and growth rates. Crossbreeding at 'Moolyella' started in 1994 when John's interest in increasing sheep fertility led to the purchase of a Finnsheep ram..., initially used to crossbreed with some of our Border Leicester stud ewes. The resulting 'Finn Leicesters' offered a fertile, finer woolled alternative maternal sire. To advance the recently imported Finnsheep genetics, a Finnsheep stud was established which was developed to reliably average more than 250% lambing. While highly fertile at a very young age, the Finn crossbreds lacked muscling, so after experimenting with artificial insemination and a fact finding mission to New Zealand, it was decided to introduce Texel genetics. Stock was selected from two Texel stud dispersals and our Texel stud was formed. Later, East Friesian genetics with their milking and growth advantages, were added to the mix and a stud also created. Although no shedding breeds have been introduced, selection has been made for a barer crutch area with clean points for ease of management. The resulting breed blend is Jay-Dee Maternals, ideal for self-replacing flocks and also for introducing to crossbred or Merino flocks. Our farm has its own feedlot used to trial growth rates and carcass traits of the composites, with John and Josh carefully analysing feedback from over the hooks sales. Jay-Dee Maternals produce an early maturing lamb of medium weight that can also be carried on to heavier weights without excess fat. See more

24.01.2022 Good morning - It’s SALE DAY! Our 27th Annual on-property Sale will commence, run by our Agents Southern Australian Livestock Pty Ltd & Nutrien Ag Solutions - Naracoorte at 1pm (SA time) If you’re tuning in online at AuctionsPlus check out the photos and videos we’ve had uploaded of the Rams on offer. ... A big thanks to Chelsea of Dahlenburg Photography for capturing the pictures of our Rams for this years sale.

23.01.2022 Josh and son Harvey (11mths) in the yards pointing out the Rams selected for this years sales. The Rams are run through many times leading up to the sale, with critical eyes and data scrutiny to ensure only the best of the best are put on offer. AUCTION Wednesday 21st October, 1pm (SA time)... Catalogues coming soon!

22.01.2022 This year we will be combining our sales to one day, on property as well as ONLINE with AuctionsPlus Nutrien Ag Solutions - Naracoorte Southern Australian Livestock Pty Ltd

18.01.2022 Here are our Border Leicester Rams all penned up ready for shearing by Kelly Shearing Services Pty Ltd in the last week of July. We shear now to present them for our sale in ultimate working condition and for the buyer to observe the wool type. It's our third year since introducing Micron Testing to determine the quality of the wool; Yearling Greasy Fleece Weight data was also captured at shearing and these values will be available in our catalogue.... Annual On-property Ram Sale to be held on the 21st October 2020.

17.01.2022 Our Farm Moolyella is located in fertile soils and red gum covered grazing land in the heart of Binnum in the lower south-eastern corner of South Australia; allowing close access for both Victorian and South Australian clients.

16.01.2022 It's a beautiful 15 day here in Binnum and lambing is in full swing. Our Composite ewe lambs were joined in February at six months of age, scanning in lamb at 92% with 58% being multiples. Mark your diary with our on property Annual Border Leicester & Composite Ram Sale date of 21st October.... Nutrien Ag Solutions - Naracoorte Southern Australian Livestock Pty Ltd

15.01.2022 The Rams are lining up again today for Dahlenburg Photography ahead of this weeks sale! We’re capturing some great pics for AuctionsPlus for buyers unable to make it in person on sale day. The 27th Annual Sale is this Wednesday the 21st October @ 1pm (SA time) inspections from 10.30am... Catalogues are up on the website www.rams4ewe.com.au Nutrien Ag Solutions - Naracoorte Southern Australian Livestock Pty Ltd

13.01.2022 Composite Rams of 2020 Sale Dahlenburg Photography

04.01.2022 Our Border Leicesters The Deepwater Border Leicester Stud was established in 1973 by Judy on her original family property 'Deepwater' moving to 'Moolyella' after her marriage to John Dowdy in 1988 where it is today. With six Creston Stud ewes, bloodlines from the The Oaks Stud were added with emphasis on a dense, medium to finer fleece type. The stud joined Lambplan in 1993 aiming to improve the Border Leicesters. Soon after, John and some fellow breeders established the ...Super Ewes Group to progress the breeding of high fertility maternal sheep. Deepwater became a founding member of SuperBorders Inc - a progressive group of stud breeders using Lambplan to produce better Borders. Structural soundness is always our first priority in the stud breeding program, striving for improved fertility, growth, milking and carcass traits. An annual A.I. program allows us access to the best genetics available. Weve come a long way over the years, constantly striving for genetic improvement has changed the traditional maternal breed to one more suited for todays lamb production. See more

02.01.2022 C A T A L O G U E S now available on www.rams4ewe.com.au SALE Wednesday 21st October @ 1pm (SA time)