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AI Program
With the purchase of Gladiator we took the opportunity to do a big ET program this year. We sent 11 of our top stud ewes to LBS Jerilderie. A total of 128 eggs were collected and transplanted into surrogate ewes with pleasing results. Thanks to Michelle Humphries and Michael
Ewe Comp 2020
Lach River clients have had another good year in the competition, with Melrose Pastoral overall runner up. They have entered the competition for three years, achieving runners up twice and overall winner once. Leon, Margaret and Luke Casgrove flocks have come a long way in the competition with their
Raw Data
This year we have started collecting raw data in our Stud with the assistance of Rick Power and Sally Martin. Our young ram lambs shorn at 7 months cut an average of 7.9kg, top of 12.5kg. All new season Ram lamb and ewe lambs have E tags fitted. We
Lach River gets its impact
Lach River Merino Stud has been looking for another impact sire and Collinsville 180641 (named Gladiator) caught our eye at Hay Sheep Show 2019. He was put up for auction at Adelaide Ram Sale in August 2019 where he was purchased for $72,500. The price tag shows how sought after
2020 Newsletter
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Sale results for 2019 On Property Ram Sale
Sold 57 of 60 rams, average $1,980 per head. Top price ram sold for $5,000 and purchased by Leon, Margaret and Luke Cosgrove.