Hannaton Team Shines at Sheepvention
We belived this years Hamilton sheepvention team was the best we have ever offered and from the massive interest we had over the two days it seems everyone else agreed as well. We had a record top price for the stud at $6,500 for an excellent son of Hannaton 13-0015.
Hannaton Merinos Open Day
We are having an open day on Tuesday the 1st of August and we would love you to come. We will be shearing our entire 2016 drop ewe weaners, pictured below,as well as having a guest speaker, Robert Wyld from Sapien Technology to speak about his sheep data management programs and the possibilites with EID.
Best ever lambing percentages at Hannaton averaging 119%
Safe to say we are delighted with how 2017 lambing has gone. With early rains and then warm weather for lambing we have marked the most stud lambs ever. Our poll merinos have averaged 119% lambs marked in July to number of ewes mated in December, our best result ever!
Hannaton Ram Stars at Elders Balmoral 2016 Drop Yearling Assesment
After his great success in our breeding program Hannaton 12-0046 “Jet Star” was entered in 2016 merino lifetime productivity trial. This trial is using 25 rams, with industry link sires and the best genetics from SA, Vic, NSW, Tas and WA studs.
First ever Embryo Transfer program at Hannaton
We were very excited to this year do our very first embryo transfer (ET) program in the stud. We identified 3 elite ewes who have been breeding our top progeny identified by Pedigree Matchmaker panles in the paddock.
Hannaton to offer CFA stud ewes at On Property Sale
This year after several inquiries for old stud ewes we have decided to offer a pen of both Merino and Poll Merino ewes at our On Property Sale. The ewes, pictured above, were all scanned in lamb this year and had lambs weaned mid August.
Hannaton Client Takes Clean Sweep at Mundulla Hoggett Competition
Hannaton client of more than 15 years Greg Growden, Wangoola Downs, achieved a remarkable trifecta at the annual Mundulla Hoggett Competition taking out all three awards on the day. In more than 15 years as a competitor, he has enjoyed numerous successes including fleece of the day in 2010,11,12 and 13 and runner-up in the 2015 fleece classes, but this year’s winning result was even more special.
Hannaton nominated for Sheep Farmer of the Year
It was a tremendous honor this year to be nominated for the Weekly Times Coles sheep farmer of the year. Three finalists in the sheep selction were nominated from across south eastern Australia.
Surplus 1 1/2 Year Old Ewe Sale
This years surplus 1 1/2 year old ewes were once again offered at the Bordertown off shears sale. It was fantastic to see the line up of Hannaton sheep there with 4 clients also offering their young ewes for sale.
Ram Lamb Shearing at Hannaton
We were very excited this year about the quality of ram lambs coming through for this years sale. The shearers commented on the evenness of the entire drop and their overall size and wool quality.