About ASHEEP
Sheep, cattle & pasture grower group
ASHEEP (Association for Sheep Husbandry, Excellence, Evaluation & Production Inc) is a grower group with a core focus on raising sheep and cattle production standards, and maximising the profitability of our members. The group was set up by local producers in 2003, and since inception has expanded to include cattle and worked proactively to promote best practice, participate in research projects, deliver trials and demonstrations, build industry relationships and address issues arising in the livestock industry throughout the Esperance region.
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 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 MANAGEMENT
ASHEEP is not for profit, incorporated organisation run by a committee of 12 volunteer farmers. The committee focuses the activities undertaken by ASHEEP to align with our strategic plan. ASHEEP's operations are supported by a team of staff and a number of Sub-Committees to target specific areas.
ASHEEP 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 COMMITTEE
ASHEEP SUB-COMMITTEES
CATTLE
Chair: Ryan Willing
Members:
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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