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Results of the 15th Georgie Pye still on Defence

Coonamble Production

Ram Sale Georgie continues to work as a Project Manager at RPS primarily
focused on delivering facilities and infrastructure projects for the
Wed September 2019 Department of Defence.

Her project known as the Navy Capability Infrastructure Sub-
program was presented to the Parliamentary Standing Commit-
tee of Public Works last year to obtain approval to proceed to
Calga Rams Offered. 65 delivery. The Committee launches an inquiry into the project and
Rams Sold. 51 a public hearing is held where members of the Committee
Top Price: $3,600 was the top price ram at the Coonam- (including the one and only Hon Barnaby Joyce) ask a series of
questions of the project team to evaluate the suitability and cost-
ble September Sale purchased by Macada Rural. effectiveness of the project. The project obtained Expediency
Average: $1,455.94 (“approval”) shortly after the Hearing, reflective of a well pre-
Volume Buyers. pared and successful Hearing.
Malcolm & Susie Webb, 'Miagunyah' Warrumbungle NSW
purchasing 14 rams,
NW Moore, Yeoval NSW, 12 rams
Macada Rural, Bathurst NSW 5 rams
Balala Station Balala NSW , 4 rams
IB Arnold & Sons, Berrigan NSW, 4 rams

The sale was again conducted by Glasser
Total Sales Management.

The Dohne is so wrinkle free it
Results of the 7th is a no brainer

Production Ram Sale Wayne Caldow & family Edenhope VIC

Thurs 3rd October 2019 Farming in a "covid state". Well actually, at Edenhope in Western

Victoria. We have had another great season here with excellent
conception rates. Potentially the best lambing percentage we have
seen.
The 6th Southern Production Sale held for the fifth time
at Caroonboon Station Wanganella, attracted a good We might be a bit behind the times as a Dohne breeder. Last
crowd with buyers registered from NSW, VIC, and SA. season we ceased mulesing. We are very surprised at the results.
The Dohne is so wrinkle free it is a no brainer. But the question is
Total offered. 77 what is the ideal tail length. We have been advocates of having
Rams Sold. 69 quite long tails on our ewes. Around 75 to 80 mills, giving full vul-
var cover and allowing active muscle development in this area,
Top Price $5,000 for Lot 1 UC174990 which was which aids in birthing. So some trialling is happening. We will see
purchased by AN & MA Boatman of Crowlands VIC. The what the next few years will tell us.
Boatmans went onto purchase Lot 2 CA173313 an ex Cal-
ga Sire for $3,000. Along with trying to improve lamb welfare, we came across
Numnuts, designed and owned by Robin Smith. We have been very
Average $1,853 impressed with this process. It's an elastrator applicator with a
Volume Buyers. dose of pain relief. The wether lamb leaves the marking process
Yaccabri Pastoral Co, Rankin Springs NSW not stressed at all. So no rolling around on the ground, no lying in
Calgara Station, Tintinara SA a painful state or wondering why there is a lamb or two got
N & B Wende Partners, Frances SA through a fence, out of sorts.
NW Moore, 'Goonoo', Yeoval NSW It can also be used on tails if using rings, once again no lambs in
WD & PK Caldow, Edenhope VIC pain.
SA & MJ & DE Eddy Mathoura NSW I know another cost, 67 cents, but no miss mothering can go along
way to paying for that.
The sale was conducted by Landmark & Elders
Studstock with Peter Godbolt and Ron Rutledge sharing These small actions also keep us ahead of the "animal libbers".
the auctioneering. Hope every one is enjoying a better season than last. Also hope-
fully the world gets back to some economic confidence instead of
living in this "glass half empty" state of fear.
DOHNES ADVANTAGES Also lets hope by Ram selling season we see a normal auction
happening.
Faster Growth = Increase in Profit
Earlier Maturity = Greater Profitability