Sheep Ultrasound Pregnancy Scanning
Flockscan was established in 2012 to service southern Qld and northern NSW. A walk through scanning crate and BCF OVI-SCAN 6 Ultrasound are used to identify empty, single and multiple bearing ewes. There is the option of drafting larger mobs of ewes two or three ways automatically. RFID data transfer to Trutest XR devices is also available. Links to scanning fact sheets can be found on our Resources page.
Benefits of using Flockscan
Stock agents report that higher prices are paid for sale ewes scanned in lamb (SIL). The early identification of dry ewes enables the producer to rejoin, sell or run dry. Identify and manage ewes separately depending on pregnancy status – Twin, single or dry. Increasing production and fertility rates by identifying both productive & unproductive animals. Forward planning for supplementary feeding, paddock selection & dry times. The calculation of lamb losses between scanning & marking. Contact Bruce to discuss your scanning requirements.
WOOL MARKETING
Bruce offers the following wool marketing options as a representative of Fox & Lillie Rural one of Australia's largest wool buyers and exporters. Auction selling, Direct Store Buying, On-Farm Buying, Direct Mill Supply Contracts, Forward Wool Contracts, Price on AWTA Test Result (P.O.R), Wooltrade and Internet Selling.
Contact Bruce to discuss how Fox & Lillie Rural can market your wool clip.
Wool Classing
Bruce is a registered professional wool classer with over 25 years experience. Bruce has held sheep and wool positions with Elders, Landmark and Fox & Lillie Rural which gives him a comprehensive understanding of your wool selling options and how best to class your wool accordingly. His knowledge, experience and attention to detail ensures the optimum presentation of your wool clip. Contact Bruce to discuss your wool classing requirements.
Sheep Classing and Ram Selection
Bruce is also available for commercial sheep classing and ram selection. Contact Bruce to discuss your requirements.
Dohne Assessing
The Dohne Merino is a dual purpose breed providing a quality meat carcase and fine/medium apparel wool. In 2006, Bruce completed his accreditation and was appointed as a Dohne assessor by the Australian Dohne Breeders Association. Bruce has been interested in the Dohne breed for many years and currently operates a sheep property west of Stanthorpe in south eastern Qld, running Dohne Merino ewes. Contact Bruce to discuss your Dohne assessing requirements.
