SIRES

For our breeding program we have deliberately sought sires with proven records as stud sires, selecting South African Registered Type 5 and Type 4 rams. As the economics of any meat production system depends on growth rate, fertility and conformation we have also used Lambplan  in our ram selection. (see Useful Links)

• Amarula 'Douggie' 02-0284 - Type 4 - after a very successful stud career at Springvale Dorper Stud, including producing the Reserve Champion Ram at the 2005 National Dorper Show, 'Douggie' provided a solid base of well balanced ewes for our Old Munbilla Stud.

• Kaya 04-7949 - 'Bullo' (right) - Type 5 - the leading sire used at Kaya Stud in WA in 2006. On Lambplan he currently has the highest Dorper$ Index and Carcase Plus Index for a Dorper sire with more than 50 progeny. He has produced stylish feminine ewes and well muscled high growth rate rams.

       Click here to see his figures on Lambplan.                 

• Ida Vale 061053 - bought in partnership with Hillhaven Dorper Stud - 2nd highest priced ram at the National Sale in September 2007 after a successful stud career at Ida Vale Dorpers. He has passed on his good muscling and excellent shedding to his progeny.

• Winrae 070901 - (right) - Type 4 - bought in partnership with John and Pat McKay from Wooden Springs Stud - highest priced ram at Winrae's Annual Production Sale in 2008. Sired by 'Big Al' Kaya 03-7094 - National Dorper Champion 2007.

• Kaya 03-7094 - 'Big Al' National Dorper Champion 2007, Type 5 - used in an embryo transfer program in 2006.

• Kaya 060856 - 'Marco' (right) - Type 5 sire used at Kaya with good effect. Purchased in May 2008, he has a hairier covering and excellent muscling. (See News for more details.)

• Koji 01-1067 - sired ewe that won her class at 2005 National Show.

• Whynot 7043 -'Warrior' (right) - Type 4 ram purchased at the 2009 National Dorper Sale. He has good cover and colour and is a long ram with outstanding balance and muscling. (See News for more details.)