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JUNE 2026 UPDATE: Lambs Aplenty!

A kinder autumn has set the scene for an outstanding lambing season. Thanks to average autumn rainfall and ewes in strong condition, our flock turned a very solid scanning result of around 155% across ewes aged two to six years into an exceptional foetal conversion rate of around 85%.

The result? An overall lambing percentage of 133.2% across all ewes mated — a remarkable outcome and a great reflection of long-term flock management.

• Total ewes mated: 1,918
• Total lambs marked: 2,555

So, what makes it possible?

There is no silver bullet — just consistent decisions, season after season, that keep pressure on performance and reward the ewes that deliver.

• Remove the passengers: identify wet and dry ewes at lamb marking.
• Cull non-rearing ewes: remove scanned-in-lamb ewes that don’t rear their lambs at lamb marking. This is a disciplined approach we have followed for 30 years, which leaves more available feed for the ewes with lambs at foot.
• Pregnancy test: know what each ewe is carrying and manage accordingly.
• Feed in-lamb ewes well: nutrition is one of the best investments you can make.
• Lamb in smaller mobs where possible: our largest mobs this year were 165 ewes, with the ideal closer to 100 ewes per mob.
• Prioritise twin-bearing mobs: they need the best paddocks and the most attention.
• Do not be afraid to trail-feed barley during lambing: with strong maternal instincts, a little disturbance is far better than poor nutrition.

Protect your investment in genetics. More lambs mean more selection pressure, faster genetic gain and, ultimately, more profit.