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FOR SALE : 60 PRIME 12 MONTH OLD ANGORA WETHERS IN 3 MONTHS FLEECE. (Posted 13 Nov 08). These are wethers we would normally keep for at least another two shearings but Spring has failed at Balliang and we simply will not have enough feed to carry them over the Summer. These are quality young stock by top sires including Mallee Park Ned, with direct links to South African stud stock. The wethers are well grown and in forward condition and will (most likely) fetch a good price at the local meat works. However we are keen to see them continue as mohair producers at least for another year. We hope there are some existing mohair growers with available feed or possibly some merino growers keen to diversify away from the hassles of fly strike and mulesing etc which are costly and troublesome issues for the wool industry. We know all about it - we have merinos too ! PRICE NEGOTIABLE. Phone Pam 0417 549 213.
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2006 Drop Bucks:
2006 Drop Bucks: Seen here in their third fleece (photos 2/2/08), these boys represent some of our ideals in terms of purity, with glossy faces and ears, even coverage from front to back and with solid robust frames. As will be obvious from the photos, we do not wash or preen our stock prior to sale. They are presented in paddock condition, so what you see is what you get ! Presented in their natural state, they are unlikely to disappoint as show stock sometimes do.
At Viewbank Stud, we have been collating detailed statistics on our Angoras for more than 10 years. These are summarised on our Production page . These stats chart our progress towards achieving high quality, hardy Angoras which produce some of the finest fibre and highest financial returns in the country. All this is done under a commercial production regime. Selecting our bucks and does will help you to achieve similar outcomes with only a modest outlay. Some of our clients are listed below.
In-kid does are available each year in July with kids due to drop from mid_August. All does sold as in-kid have been scanned to confirm a pregnancy. Stud and commercial does (unjoined) are also available for private sale late January/February. These does are usually of mixed ages, selected from the older does. However for 2008, a limited number of 2005 drop does in full fleece will also be offered for sale. 2006 drop Wethers available NOW (Nov 08). See notice at top of page. Contact us for further information. Ph 0417 549 213. Pedigrees for all registered stock can be inspected on line via the Mohair Australia web site. Viewbank's stud prefix is VBK. All tattoos commence with these letters. |
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While Viewbank no longer shows goats on a regular basis, we continue to enjoy our interaction with the Angora/Mohair community and occasional judging. Seen at left in 2001, Pam (centre) with David Williams (mohair buyer) (far left) and Bruce McGregor (Animal and fibre scientist) judging the 10 kilo Kid mohair class at the Australasian Show. Pam and David again judged the 10 kg Kid class at the 2008 Australasian Show along with Guest judge Andries Oelofse a commecial mohair grower and judge from South Africa. Congratulations to the Phezulu Angora Stud on winning this prestigous competition. |
Below: Pam seen collecting the trophy for the winning Angora team in the commercial Appraisal class at the 2001 Australasian show. Presenting the trophy is Bill Anderson, representing the trophy sponsor. |
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Email pam@lara-downs.com.au for further details about any of Viewbank's stock for sale or phone 03 5369 4355.. |
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Thankyou, Pam & David Goble |
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