About the Breed

Springdale Australian Whites are the superior meat breed. The Australian White has been labeled by breeding associations as having high stability in both breed type and functional traits. The animal is a large breed that displays sound mobility and conformation with early maturity, high reproductive capabilities and an open breeding season. The Whites are a self-replacing breed with hardy, fast growth lambs. These qualities suit the Australian conditions providing Springdale with a successful flock.

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Latest Sire
Tattykeel 190839
Purchased 2020
$29,000

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History of the Springdale Stud

Springdale first discovered the Australian Whites in 2013 through increased media attention and the following year, purchased two Australian White rams which were trialled over the White Dorper cross ewes. The results were over and above our expectations; the lambs were born full of vigour and grew rapidly with excellent conditioning through a tough winter.

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The year 2015 saw Springdale purchase 20 Australian White foundation ewes from “Castlereagh” stud. At this time we also purchased two “Tattykeel” stud rams from the Gilmore family. By January 2016, we ran our first Embryo Transfer program, flushing 19 Australian White ewes. At this time Springdale also purchased a further 20 stud ewes from “Castlereagh” to increase the flock size and eventually produce the next generation of pure Australian Whites.

The progeny from this program continued to amaze us with the majority of the five-month-old ram lambs weighing upwards of 60Kg. And ewe lambs only 12 months old already giving birth without complications. The Australian Whites have displayed growth rates and fertility rates that are exceptional to our expectations.

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In 2017 Springdale became a registered member of the Australian White Sheep Breeders Assocication, which means Springdale Australian White stud are registered breeders and all rams will carry a AWSBA blue tag and purchasers are assured of quality blood lines. Australian Whites registered as SPRINGDALE Flock Number 0083.

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Today Springdale Aussie Whites boasts a flock size consisting of approximately 370 stud ewes which are joined yearly with stud rams sourced from pure AWSBA certified rams. The annual sale showcases the preceding years' progeny. 2021 brings 60 handpicked rams reared by the consistency of the Aussie White ewes and nurtured by the Davey family.

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SPRINGDALE Flock No. 0083

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Australian Whites Quality Meat

Australian Whites are becoming more and more popular as a meat sheep as the quality and texture of the meat is superior and unique to the breed.

Most commonly referred to as the wagyu of the sheep world.
 

The carcass is of a traditional shape and size for domestic trade lamb and also when grown out is also very suitable for the export market.

The meat is of a fine texture and appealing colour, it is succulent when cooked, due to the meats high intramuscular fat content. In conjunction with its low average melting point of around 37 degrees, in comparison to other sheep breeds which gives the meat its melt in your mouth quality.

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