About ASHEEP & BEEF Inc.
Sheep, cattle & pasture grower group
ASHEEP & BEEF is a grower group with a core focus on raising sheep and cattle production standards, and maximising the profitability of our members. We work proactively to promote best practice, deliver trials and demonstrations, build industry relationships and address issues arising in the livestock industry.
The group was set up by producers in the Esperance region in 2003, and was originally named the Association for Sheep Husbandry, Excellence, Evaluation & Production Inc (ASHEEP). Since that time, ASHEEP has expanded to include a focus on beef cattle production systems and in 2023 reflected that by changing the association's name to ASHEEP & BEEF.
We are based in the Esperance area covering a wide variety of rainfall zones and soil types. We don’t favour particular systems or breeds over another, rather seek to evaluate and highlight best practice in livestock husbandry and production. Whilst our activities are predominantly focused in the Esperance region, ASHEEP & BEEF welcomes members from around Australia.
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Development of Lamb Planner which is in use internationally and is available to producers in hard copy and via phone app in collaboration with DPIRD. A prototype of Weaner Planner has also been drafted for potential development.
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Foot & Mouth Disease Ready pilot group.
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Establishment of the Ovine Johnes Disease sub committee to manage OJD in the Esperance area through testing, improved biosecurity and education.
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Involved in working group that saw the only truck wash in the area re-opened (Myrup Truck Wash)
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Self-funded with three employees.
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Pilot group for The Sheep’s Back network
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First in the area to run auto-drafting and electronic ID trials & workshops
ASHEEP & BEEF MANAGEMENT
ASHEEP & BEEF is a not-for-profit, incorporated association run by a committee of 12 volunteer farmers. The committee focuses the activities undertaken by ASHEEP & BEEF to align with our strategic plan. ASHEEP & BEEF's operations are supported by a team of staff and a number of Sub-Committees to target specific areas.
ASHEEP & BEEF is self-funded through sponsorship and membership, and also benefits from the support of project funding bodies such as Meat & Livestock Australia, Australian Wool Innovation, and government.
ASHEEP & BEEF COMMITTEE
Thomas Pengilly
Committee Member
Merino sheep, crop
Cascade
Josh Sullivan
Committee Member
Dohne/merino sheep, crop
Gibson
Simon Fowler
Committee Member
Merino sheep, angus cattle, crop
Condingup
Ashley Reichstein
Committee Member
Merino sheep, crop
Neridup
Mark Walter
Committee Member
Merino sheep, crop
Cascade
Shiane Lea
Committee Member
Merino sheep, crop
Grass Patch
Jason Schutz
Committee Member
Merino sheep, cattle, crop
Dalyup, Cascade, Salmon Gums and Laverton
Ryan Willing
Committee Member
Angus cattle, crop
Boyatup
ASHEEP & BEEF STAFF
Executive Officer
Projects:
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Cattle: Weaning, BVDV, Bull Preputial Breakdown
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Pasture: Feed365, Pasture Variety Trials
Projects:
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Mastering Merino Genetics
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CN30: Getting Started on Farm
Projects:
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Shearing Interval Demonstration
ASHEEP & BEEF SUB-COMMITTEES
CATTLE
Chair: Ryan Willing
Members:
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Erica Ayres
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Enoch Bergman
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Simon Fowler
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Wes Graham
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Jake Hann
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Ian McCallum
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Nick Ruddenklau
FINANCE
Chair: Alan Hoggart
Members:
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David Vandenberghe
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Mark Walter
BIOSECURITY
Members:
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Erica Ayres
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Simon Fowler
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Wes Graham
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Bob Reed
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David Swan
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Ryan Willing
PASTURE
Members:
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Josh Sullivan
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David Vandenberghe
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Mark Walter
SHEARING
Members:
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Basil Parker
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Nick Ruddenklau
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Bob Reed
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Mark Walter
EXTERNAL REPRESENTATION
AWI Woolgrower Industry Consultation Panel: David Vandenberghe
Sheep & Goat NLIS Advisory Group: Thomas Pengilly