Waiteika Station ~ 600ha coastal hill country property, farmed by the Abbott family since 1973
Breeding Priority ~ Minimal Input ~ Maximum Return
Eczema → |
Ramguard Testing since 1985 – consistently increasing tolerance annually to 0.60 MG/KG since 2003, one of the highest tested Romney flocks in New Zealand. (FE Gold accredited) |
Fertility → |
Challenging stud ewes to perform on steep broken hill country unshepherded, recording and docking lambs at 3 weeks old consistently weaning 140% ~ 145%. |
Parasites → |
Selecting high WormFEC and DNA index resistant ram lambs with minimal dags and a prolonged worm challenge (no ewes worm drenched, dipped or vaccinated). |
Growth → |
Progeny selected for superior weaning and 8 month weights with a good condition score (Early maturity). |
Wool → |
Breeding quality 2nd shear wool, long clean staple that allows air circulation (reducing fly strike). |
Dags → |
Dag scoring all recorded sheep. |
Feet → |
Soundness high priority. |
Waiteika Station – 599Ha Coastal Hill Country property farmed by the Abbott Family since 1973.
+64 27 463 9859
Situated on the west coast just north of Kawhia, 1 hours drive from Otorohanga, Te Awamutu and Hamilton.