ProBreed Terminal is the ideal breed type for producers who want to maximise their carcase yield and quality, by focusing on growth and muscling traits.  ProBreed Terminal sires are selected for high post-weaning weight, eye muscle depth and intramuscular fat ASBVs, as well as low birth weight and high survival ASBVs.  They are also selected for high lean meat yield and dressing percentage, to increase the value of their progeny.  ProBreed Terminal sires are suitable for mating with crossbred ewes, to produce premium prime lambs for domestic and export markets. Post-weaning weight is the weight of a lamb at 200 days of age, adjusted for age, sex and management.  It is a key trait for lamb growth and profitability, as it reflects the genetic potential of a lamb to grow from weaning to slaughter. Post-weaning weight is influenced by genetic and environmental factors, such as sire, dam, nutrition, health and management.  ProBreed Terminal sires are selected for high post-weaning weight (PWT) ASBV, which means that they have the genetic potential to produce lambs that grow faster and heavier from weaning to slaughter, compared to other sires.  By using ProBreed Terminal sires, you can increase your lamb growth rate, turn-off weight and profitability.  You can also reduce your feed costs, labour costs and time to market, as you can finish your lambs earlier and more efficiently. Intramuscular fat is the fat that is deposited within the muscle fibres, also known as marbling.  It is a key trait for lamb eating quality and demand, as it affects the tenderness, juiciness, flavour and appearance of lamb.  Intramuscular fat is influenced by genetic and environmental factors, such as breed, sire, dam, nutrition, health and management.  ProBreed Terminal sires are selected for high intramuscular fat (IMF) ASBV, which means that they have the genetic potential to produce lambs that have higher levels of marbling, compared to other sires.  By using ProBreed Terminal sires, you can improve your lamb eating quality and demand. You can also access premium markets and prices, as you can meet the specifications and expectations of discerning consumers and customers.

ProBreed Plus is the ideal breed type for producers who want to optimise their prime lamb production, by balancing growth, carcase and wool traits.  ProBreed Plus sires are selected for high post-weaning weight, eye muscle depth and fat depth ASBVs, as well as moderate yearling clean fleece weight and fibre diameter ASBVs.  They are also selected for low worm egg count and high worm resistance ASBVs, to improve the health and resilience of their progeny.  ProBreed Plus sires are suitable for mating with Merino or crossbred ewes, to produce high-quality prime lambs or dual-purpose sheep. Prime lamb production is a profitable and rewarding enterprise, but it also involves some risks, such as market volatility, climate variability, disease outbreaks and predation.  To reduce these risks, producers need to adopt strategies that can improve their flock productivity, profitability and sustainability.  One of these strategies is to use genetics that can enhance the performance and resilience of their sheep.  ProBreed Plus sires are selected for traits that can reduce production risk in prime lamb enterprises, such as growth, carcase, wool and worm resistance.  These traits can improve the income and efficiency of the enterprise, as well as the health and welfare of the sheep.  By using ProBreed Plus sires, you can produce lambs that have higher growth rates, better carcase attributes, finer and heavier fleeces, and lower worm burdens, compared to other sires.  These lambs can also cope better with adverse conditions, such as drought, heat stress, parasites and diseases.  Carcase quality and value are important factors for prime lamb production, as they determine the price and demand for the product. Carcase quality and value are influenced by several traits, such as weight, yield, fatness, muscling, tenderness.  These traits can be measured by objective and subjective methods, such as carcase grading, ultrasound scanning, meat quality testing and consumer feedback.  ProBreed Plus sires are selected for high eye muscle depth (EMD) and fat depth (FAT) ASBVs, which are indicators of carcase quality and value.  Fat depth is a measure of the amount and distribution of subcutaneous fat, which affects the yield, appearance and eating quality of lamb.  By using ProBreed Plus sires, you can produce lambs that have higher eye muscle depth and fat depth, compared to other sires. These lambs can have higher carcase weights, yields, grades and prices, as well as better meat tenderness, juiciness and flavour.

ProBreed Maternal is the ideal breed type for producers who want to maximise their lamb production per hectare, by increasing the number of lambs weaned and their growth rate.  ProBreed Maternal sires are selected for high maternal efficiency and fertility, as well as high weaning weight and post-weaning weight ASBVs.  They are also selected for low birth weight and high survival, to reduce lambing difficulties and losses.  ProBreed Maternal sires are suitable for mating with Merino or crossbred ewes, to produce high-quality prime lambs or replacement ewes. The Probreed Maternal is our flagship breed. Maternal efficiency is the name of the game for these sheep. Moderate ewe weight, high early growth, high reproductive rate and low worms are just a few of the features of this unique ewe type. For the prime lamb specialist, this is the maternal line of choice.

Ram Guarantee. Ram Guarantee. Ram Guarantee. PRODUCT CARE Ram Warranty Best Practice Ram Care. Best Practice Ram Care. Best Practice Ram Care. Prior to Arrival We carry out a comprehensive animal health program before the sale of the ram to you. This includes: ​All flocks are Accredited free of Brucellosis Annual palpation and blood testing of rams Full vaccination for clostridial diseases All ewes are vaccinated with Camplyobacter Site specific treatments are undertaken with consideration to climate and topography All animals are free from Lice and Footrot All animals are monitored for worm burden and where required treated All animals are vaccinated with Guidair against Ovine Johnes Copies of the Animal Health Summary and Accreditation Certificates are inserted into the back of this guide for your reference and records. On Arrival When you receive your ram, we recommend the following: Check for injury and lameness that may have occurred during transit. ​If you have any concerns please advise Probreed immediately. Ensure feed and water are available Mix with a socially equal and disease free group of peers. Re-check in three to seven days time for any issues or injuries that may occur while social hierarchy is established. A summary of what your ram was fed prior to arrival is included below. Please consider what your ram has been fed on as the ram will need to be adjusted to your feed base gradually in order to achieve a continued rising plane of nutrition and avoid stomach upset. Pre Mating It takes at least six weeks for viable semen to be produced by the ram. In order to achieve maximum fertility results, we recommend your ram team is fully vaccinated at least two months pre mating, and protected against the following: Ensure your ram team is fully vaccinated for all conditions of local significance (including salmonella and clostridial disease) Fully protected against flystrike Free from lameness Not presented with any sudden feed changes Not challenged by internal parasites - particularly barbers pole. If in doubt, vaccinate. Additional best practise recommendations: ​No ram in full wool should be put out for joining. Shear your rams between 16 and six weeks pre-mate. Probreed rams are shorn 8 weeks prior to sale. Body condition score (BSC) should start at 2.5 and increase through a rising plane of nutrition to achieve a minimum increase of 0.5 BCS over this time (this works out at 3-4kgs minimum live weight gain). Be aware of the challenge and have a contingency plan in the case of sickness or injury such as staggers, pneumonia/pleurisy, scald, photosensitivity, heat/cold stress, acidosis, dehydration or misadventure. The aforementioned are all possibilities for any sheep introduced to any farming enterprise, and if the challenge is higher than the pre-existing tolerance, the ram may get sick and underperform. Carry out a pre mate health inspection of rams before putting the ram out to ensure all rams are fit, healthy and able to perform their job. During Mating Mate at your selected ram ratio, remembering: We also advise you to useRam ratios can range in general from 1:50, 1:100 + 1. We advise you use local knowledge, history and awareness of geography and topography in particular. If in doubt, or if last year's scanning showed >4% dries and <80% ewes mated in the first cycle, increase to 1:80. Mature or two tooth rams, higher body weight, larger­ testicle rams will mate more ewes per ram than newly arrived acclimating ram lambs. ​Use higher mating ratios if you have used teasers, use higher ratio's if the ram team is made up of only ram lambs. Watch for health challenges through mating and act if rams are affected. ​This may mean adding more rams to joining mobs where rams are affected and potentially treating rams (be careful with any treatments that may negatively impact fertility). ​ Optimum mating is >90% ewes mated in the first cycle resulting in 80+% pregnant. ​35 days post mating (from rams being introduced to the ewes) the rams are ready to be removed. Post Mating Post Mating Carry out a second health check on your ram team and address any noted issues. Consider a worm drench for first­ season young rams and any other low BCS mixed-age rams. Best practice is to conduct a faecal egg count to ascertain if drenching is necessary. In principle, rams should not need drenching if ram ratio's, preparation, management and feed during mating were optimum. Ensure all rams are fed at a level to return to their pre mating body weight over the next six weeks. Scanning + Marking Scanning Scanning occurs at around 6 weeks post ram removal, dependent upon length of joining. Scanning serves as an excellent reminder to conduct another ram health check to ensure weight gain and general health to protect your asset. Scanning to Marking Ram lambs and two tooths (i.e. new first season rams) need to be fed well to achieve acceptable body weights as adults. Aim for live weight gain of 150g/day for ram lambs and 50g/day for two tooths at this time. Post Marking Run another health check and/ or vet check on your ram team including: Physical check-up and general winter BCS evaluation. Mouth and cheek check as the ram team ages and consider replacing any ram >4 years old on the basis of increased genetic merit from new purchases. Routine breeding and soundness check of the testicles, scrotum and pizzle. A vet check is highly recommended, including screening for Ovine Brucellosis. Basic stocktake of how many rams you require for the next breeding season based on genetic improvement and attrition on-farm. Probreed flocks are accredited under the Ovine Brucellosis Free states accreditation programs: Probreed exceeds program requirements by testing rams annually. Probreed recommends you test your rams annually prior to joining, ensuring that the follow up test is conducted and results received before putting rams out for joining. The Gain? The Gain? The Gain? So with all of the preceding information covered and applied, what are the likely outcomes? We're confident you will see the results. Ram Warranty Depending upon scale and technology, you should record improvements relatively quickly in relation to your breeding objective. By measuring, monitoring and using technology available to you we will be able to assist you in tracking your ram's progeny's progress to ensure potential is reached. Measuring, monitoring and analysis gives you certainty that your ram is as efficient and profitable as possible within your farming system. We will partner with you as you require along the way to help you achieve your breeding objective. If you are interested in a comprehensive genetic plan for your business, we can also work with you on this. Talk to one of our team for more information. You Gain Us. Website Policy THE PROBREED GUARANTEE Product Care Warranty Policy. Warranty Policy. Warranty Policy. Now that we have provided you with all the information required to introduce your ram, acclimate your ram, joining your raam and check your ram post joining (and you have followed advice or sought independent advice) we are able to provide Ram Warranties* should anything go wrong. Ram / Lamb Warranty Ram / Lamb Guarantee Guaranteed disease free, including Brucellosis free on departure from selling centre Guaranteed for first joining or 12 months of age, provided ram lamb joining is no longer than 6 weeks Guaranteed for structural faults until 12 months of age Guaranteed fertility, subject to veterinary exam, testing and report Two Tooth Ram Warranty Two Tooth Ram Guarantee Guaranteed through to conclusion of first joining Guaranteed for structural faults​ Guaranteed fertility, subject to veterinary exam, testing and conclusive report. Replacement Rams Terms & Conditions Following the death of a Probreed ram, Probreed is to be contacted immediately. For rams that are deceased, the ear tag number and a photo of the ram with the tag in its ear must be supplied. Probreed will pay for any veterinary examinations of sick rams or autopsy of dead rams, should the veterinarian indicate that fault lies with Probreed. If Probreed is found not to be at fault, the owner of the animal agrees to pay all related fees. Where a ram is reported to have structural faults, Probreed will visit the property to inspect the ram with the owner. A replacement ram will be arranged as soon as possible, should this be deemed necessary. A ram will be replaced due to infertility, sickness or death (where a veterinarian indicates fault lies with Probreed). Replacement rams will be arranged as soon as possible. Should a replacement ram not be available then a credit will be issued. Replacement Ram Credits are to be used at the next available selection day.

Breeding Excellence. Breeding Excellence. Breeding Excellence. We build Outstanding Sheep We build Outstanding Sheep We build Outstanding Sheep tailored to your unique requirements and guarantee that, when working with us, you will achieve year on year genetic gain . Benefits. Benefits. Benefits. High Fertility Scanning 180% High Survival 80% High Early Growth 1st 100 days Optimum KG Lamb / HA What improvements should we expect with Probreed? What improvements should we expect with Probreed? What improvements should we expect with Probreed? Our Breeds. Our Breeds. Our Breeds. We're looking for weaning percentages of 180%+ and that's why we stock this type of sheep. The Maternals are stunning in their ability to produce twins and multiples. Their mothering instinct is the strongest I've seen over the years. David Heath, Winchelsea VIC. It was the one package to suit the whole operation. It had fertility, fecundability, and also had a finer type of wool... we're definitely producing more lambs going to this Maternal flock rather than a white suffolk. Tom Lyons, Dundas Park, Vasey VIC. I've been using Probreed Genetics for over a decade with outstanding results. Very fertile animal, excellent maternal mothering traits, lambing ewes, weight gain, fattening ability, all pluses. They're a really top animal. Gordon Brown, Shelford VIC. Testimonials. Testimonials. Testimonials. We work with you, for best results. We work with you, for best results. We work with you, for best results. We love sharing what we do with our clients, relish your feedback and adjust our breeding programme accordingly. Because together we are better. Who are we? Probreed Plus. Meat + Wool. The Plus breeding program delivers a sheep for producers who prefer dual income streams. We Guarantee Genetic Gain. We Guarantee Genetic Gain. We Guarantee Genetic Gain. We’ve seen first-hand how genetics can transform the productivity and labour efficiency of a flock. Probreed Maternal. Our flagship breed Maternal efficiency is the name of the game for these sheep. Tom Lyons, Dundas Park, Vasey VIC In Practice. In Practice. In Practice. Probreed Terminal. 18 to 25kg Carcass We focus on producing a carcass with meat in the right places and fat where it's needed most.

About Us. About Us. About Us. Our sheep genetics business came from a desire to challenge traditional farming beliefs by bringing technology, genetics and data to the sheep industry. Our sheep genetics business came from a desire to challenge traditional farming beliefs by bringing technology, genetics and data to the sheep industry. Our sheep genetics business came from a desire to challenge traditional farming beliefs by bringing technology, genetics and data to the sheep industry. Genetic gain comes from accurate data. That’s why every lamb has a full pedigree and is measured and assessed for all of the important traits. ​ Our process incorporates the whole farm; where we optimise and adjust every element of our program to maximise performance in relation to your unique requirements and farming environment. ​ Simply put, we don’t rear our sheep, we rear your sheep, and we are so confident in our process that we guarantee you will achieve genetic gain. Who Are We? Who Are We? Who Are We? Martin Clark . With my background in farming and business leadership, Martin is working to ensure Probreed delivers tangible results for clients and constantly strives for business innovation and improvement. 0423 821 182 martin@probreed.com.au Managing Director Jamie Ramage . An experienced agricultural leader specialising in Stud Stock sales, livestock management, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement. Jamie listens to his clients, ensuring their ram purchases align perfectly with their breeding goals. 0417 511 223 jamie@probreed.com.au Sales Mark Ferguson . Mark & the neXtgen Agri team have a wealth of experience in breeding exceptional sheep. Their advice & data support underpins our genetic gain. Genetics Advisor Contact Us