Previously running an autumn lambing, traditional Border Leister Merino 1st cross ewe, our system lacked lamb output (kgs per ha) and profit.

We added the Baroola gene for fertility but inherited huge lamb survival issues and poor carcase conformation. Then later tried adding the White Suffolk to address the previous issues.

As a result, we lost all hybrid vigour, fertility and our mature ewe weight increased.

I looked to New Zealand sheep farmers for answers.

The most important message I learnt and now tell all Australian farmers:
Purpose Built Maternal + Purpose Build Terminal
This, combined with world best genetics, solved all my problems.

We were fortunate to discover the New Zealand Highlander and Primera breeds and were able to import embryos from their very best nucleus donors in 2013.

Our Kiranda Maternal and Kiranda Prime flock has now completely descended from these embryos.
Changing to spring lambing and using improved maternal, self-replacing genetics has increased our lamb output by 40%.

With Bayden Wilson guaranteeing peace of mind and providing invaluable support for new and existing clients, we are now extremely confident in sharing our genetics with farmers across Australia to boost flock productivity, increase profit and compliment the prime lamb industry.

Damien Croser

It is very satisfying working with farmers who are hitting production targets, with simple systems, genetics and good management. Positive feedback has kept me in the business, which I see as more of a support role rather than sales. I am enjoying assisting prime lamb producers, promoting simple systems to set and achieve flock targets across the Southern regions of Australia.

I enjoy working with Damien and Kirsten at Kiranda. Damien is passionate about the breeds and super positive wanting to share his genetics with farmers to see the sort of gains he has seen. Kiranda has achieved some impressive, largely genetic gains in production, with some management adjustments especially given the complexity of running stud flocks.

Kiranda is now focusing on farm infrastructure (subdivision, water and pastures) to meet the growing flocks management demand.