In 2005
Lindon SAMM was established, after importing pure SAMM embryos
from WA. 300 embryos were implanted in 2005, with
our first pure Lindon SAMM genetics hitting the ground on
15th October 2005.
We implanted another 500 embryo’s in three programs in March, April and May of 2006.
Valuable Outcross genetics were introduced in 2007 with the purchase of 105 Prime SAMM ewes plus a further 160 rams from a stud at Walcha. All rams and ewes were DNA tested to provide full pedigrees and have a MN3 (Ovine Johnes) disease-free status. These animals also have had added selection pressure added to them coming from a similar high rainfall area.
In February 2008, 48 of Lindon Samm's top ewes were flushed, yielding 350 transferable embryos. All the ewes have been joined to selected South African and Australian genetics and all the ewes flushed at Lindon are required to have a natural bare breech.
After a very successful inaugural ram sale in March 2008, we saw the need for more rams and breeding stock for future sales.
The focus on growing Lindon Samm has continued with the complete purchase of Langdene SAMM, Dunedoo, NSW in June 2008, comprising of 150 stud ewes and 30 ram lambs.
The investment of a second Prime SAMM stud brings valuable outcrosses from across Australia and South Africa.
This purchase will certainly build the numbers of our Stud to be a more sustainable size in our own right.
