ASHEEP Projects & Activities
ASHEEP uses the annual member census to determine current research priorities and applies for funding to conduct projects & trials based on those priorities.
Current Projects & Activities
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Pasture Variety Trial in three rainfall / soil types across Esperance region (MLA Producer Demonstration Site) 2020 - 2024
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Elanco / ASHEEP Drench Resistance Program 2020
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'Fixed Time AI of heifers in commercial farming systems' (MLA Producer Demonstration Site)
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Novel Pastures in Dryland Pasture Systems
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Merinolink Flock DNA Profile project supported by Merinolink, MLA, Sheep Gentics & Sheep CRC
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Perennial pasture variety trial site- inherited from Ron Master at DAFWA
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4-6 field days, conferences & workshops annually
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ASHEEP annual member census
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Establishment of the Cattle Sub-Committee
Past Projects & Activities
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Study tours to South Africa, New Zealand, the Middle East & Sardinia as well as local tours
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Putting Wormboss into Practice project- funded by AWI
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Research partner in 'Phosphorus Efficient Pastures' project with CSIRO funded by Rural R&D for Profit program, MLA, Dairy Australia & AWI
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Development of Lamb Planner & a prototype of Weaner Planner
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MLA Producer Demonstration Site Project- Self managed biosecurity group
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Research partner with Murdoch on 'Pasture Legumes in Mixed Farming Zones in WA & NSW' funded by MLA & AWI
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Research partner with Grain & Graze
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Producer Demonstration Site 'Legumes in Kikuyu' funded by MLA