Allendale Lucky Edition 080369 - ASBA Interbreed Shortwool Shorn Ram RMS 2009

The Allendale Suffolk stud history extends right back to 1931, when stock rich in top imported UK sires were purchased from a leading stud dispersal, later enhanced with further infusions of similar bloodline and type sheep. The sire Liberty Hall Monarch (UK) was the sire that stamped the distinctive Allendale Suffolk type, followed by Benacre Comet in 1952.

Other major infusions were made from the famous Pembry and Stonehaven studs in the 1960s & 70s, but most subsequent infusions have come from New Zealand. These include rams from the prominent Punchbowl, Toi-Puke, Waterton, Dorie, Coleford, Waimotu and Brooklands studs.

Selection emphasis in its flock of 130 breeding ewes is placed on consistently improving the breed’s outstanding carcase traits, while maintaining all the attributes that have made the Suffolk breed a dominant force in world wide meat production; traits like sound structure, hardiness, longevity, body shape giving ease of lambing, and strong maternal instinct and lamb survival, resulting in high weaning percentages.

Allendale 070204 by Waimotu 031010 (NZ) - Supreme Champion Suffolk Exhibit, Suffolk Feature Breed Showing RAS 2008

Allendale Suffolk stud has had wonderful success over every decade of its history at the Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth Royal Shows, with numerous championships. This success had flowed through to top sales, with Allendale having sold the Australian auction record priced Suffolk ram on at least 4 occasions, currently standing at $10,750 set at the 1997 Allendale annual sale.

The Allendale Suffolk stud offers about 50 stud and flock rams plus stud ewes at its annual sheep breeds sale held on the first Friday in October. Demand is regularly attracted from all states, plus exports have been made to several countries over the years, including many to New Zealand.

Lambplan performance testing has been undertaken since 1989 to enhance selection of the best and most profitable breeding stock. The highest health standards are maintained, with the Allendale sheep flocks accredited Ovine Brucellosis free and MN3 on the National Johnes MAP program.