Far Valley offers more Rams
Far Valley still has a limited number of Private selection Rams available, so if there is any interested people out there, get in quick, before the Rams all go.
2011 Sale Day
In 2011 in October, Far Valley held its 10th On Property Sale, the sale achieved a tremendous result, with the average exceeding $1600 for the 120 Dohne Rams presented. It was a very pleasing result for breeder David Kain, who felt that it reinforced the breeding direction that the stud was going. Body structure and wool quality, still remain the most important aspects, with high growth and fertility as always right up there. Rams went from New Zealand, to most states of Australia. It is always pleasing to see the return of the regulars, who know exactly what they want and proceed to procure their orders with confidence.
2011 Field Day
This year's September Field Day was again well supported and the presentation given by Bronwyn Clarke was well received. Bronwyn talked about the changes from Ebv's to ASBV's. How to intepret them and the best way to utilise these.
Tim Spicer then gave the crowd a brief run down on Auctions Plus, the benefits of this system of sale and how to gain access to this technology.
David Kain then informed his clients of the upcoming Commercial Dohne sale and how to become involved in it. He also spoke briefly on how to increase the fertility of their own Ewe flocks, to more mirror the achievements and fertility shown by the Far Valley Flock.
My first introduction to David Kain was a very long telephone conversation where I was enquiring about purchasing some Dohne stud ewes for our Victorian Stud. The hospitality I received from him was exceptional, we discussed many things from the transportation and care of the ewes to lambing after they arrived in Victoria. He played a very supportive role and followed up the progress as the ewes adjusted to their new environment. David is a very passionate man who doesn't just sell sheep. He sells a life long partnership in success."
CAROL HALE
Burnbank Dohne Stud
Mooralla Victoria
After looking around we decided to go with new rams from David Kain's Far Valley stud. The result has been very successful. Despite this last year being one of the driest on record. We now have a 2% mating ratio with our Far Valley Dohne rams. This year we have our first F3 lambs. Last year the lambing was up by 10% to a mid 80's drop. This year we are hoping for better, even with the lack feed. The Far Valley boys have delivered everything we had hoped for."
HARRY BARDWELL
Torino, West Wagin
We bought our first dohne rams from Far Valley in 2004. Our intention was to restore some vigour into our merino flock. Our sheep are now much plainer bodied, which has helped to lower the incidence of fleecerot, dermatitis and body strike and most importantly meant we have not mulesed a lamb for three years. With so much progress in such a short time we cant wait to see what improvements come with our progression to F4 over the next few years."
Graham + Pat Riseborough
I have used Far Valley Dohne rams since 8 years ago. I have used them in contrasting environments from the far eastern wheatbelt at Southern Cross to the higher rainfall region at Arthur River in the Great Southern. The Far Valley rams come highly recommended, not only for the physical animal they produce, but because of the genetics and breeding and the meticulous detail that Far Valley principal, David Kain, puts into these animals. Longevity is one of their positive attributes."
Bernie & Rachel
"Aprelia"
H.A. & S.A. PANIZZA & Co.
