All rams are predominantly paddock reared until preparation time and run under very dusty conditions in an extremely dry summer. These underline the importance of well nourished quality wools. In the selection of rams, there is an obvious balance to be considered between desired yield and the degree of nourishment required for the environment experienced.

All rams are pre-sale drenched with CYDECTIN (not normally used on OC) and vaccinated with a 6SB12 booster

Orrie Cowie is

• Brucellosis accredited No 689
• OJD MN3 - Fully Vaccinated Status
• Footrot free (declaration available)
• Tested liverfluke free
• Drenching: Principally pre-lambing and 2 x lamb weaning drenches. Mostly using Nilverm. Orrie Cowie has a strong history of natural worm resistance and regularly takes faecal samples of flocks at maximum risk times. FEC's recorded are zero or near zero.
• Vaccination program: Ewes are vaccinated pre-lambing with Glanvac 6-S. Lambs are vaccinated twice with Glanvac 6. Annual boosters are given to all sheep.
• Minerals: Lambs are given Cobalt and Selenium 'bullets' at four months. Adult sheep are treated every 3 years.
• Lice control: All sheep are treated with Coopers Eureka Gold offshears.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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