Introduction
Spring Creek Wiltipoll Stud, Marrabel, SA was established in 2006. The foundation flock consisted of Wonoka Wiltshire Horn ewes with Kars rams. Over the years Kars and Coolamon Park ewes have been added with Wonoka rams for large frame, clean shedding, fast growing meat sheep with high fertility and good temperament. Spring Creek sire 36/10 was used in the 2014 joining; as he was tested as a double polled, was a twin, was an exceptional fast grower and has great conformation.
Wonoka 6512/12 was introduced in 2014 for his excellent conformation, growth and size. This is shown out in the 2014 drop lambs.
MANAGEMENT & NUTRITION
All lambs were bred at Marrabel, SA and predominantly lamb in August to September with weaning in early December. Rams were then given oaten hay and some lupin and barley supplement. The rams have been grazing on an crops during the year and have shown good growth rates. Most of the sheep are fully shed by the end of September.
Composite Rams
A composite ram was introduced to the flock in 2016. He had an eye muscle of 50mm at 12 months. This ram has been added to cater for the large flock commercial breeders who require the hybrid figure, with faster growth rates and larger framed commercial sheep. His progeny will be on the ground in Spring 2016 and will be ready for sale from 2017.
Rams at Stud for 2016
Flock Health Status
- Lambs were vaccinated with 6 in 1 + B12 in early October at marking and then with Weanerguard 6 in 1, selenium and B12 in November before weaning.
- Ewes were vaccinated with 6 in 1 se + B12 Eweguard June
- Sale rams were drenched with 6 in 1 se + B12 Eweguard June
- Spring Creek is accredited brucellosis free (Accrediitation No: 1204}