Sally Martin Consulting Pty Ltd is a private independent consultancy business that works with ram and commercial sheep breeders to improve their productivity and profitability with quality information and advice.

We understand no two businesses are the same, and care needs to be taken when comparing one business against another. We take the time to understand what your goals are and your reasons to engage our business, so that we can help you identify and plan the next steps toward achieving your goals.

Our point of difference is that we provide independent advice and do not take commissions from any sales arranged or products recommended. We have been able to negotiate rebates and discounts with other service providers including DNA testing, electronic tag options and livestock data management software that are passed onto our clients.

The team at SMC offer a range of services that can be tailored to your business. We are not aligned with any product, and pride ourselves on providing independent advice in several service areas.

Genetic Breeding Program Design

• Advice for Ram and Commercial Breeders working with Sheep Genetics
• Clearly defining your breeding objective and goals
• Use of DNA parent and genomic (50K) testing
• Utilising RamSelect for both Ram and Commercial Breeders (Ram Team Manager; Ram selections)
• MateSel – Sheep Genetics accredited

Data Analysis (Genetics and Production)

• Breeding values and indexes (ASBVs)
• RAMPOWER within flock index
• Productivity per head ($/head)
• Productivity per hecatre ($/ha)
• Which sheep to keep or cull
• $ benefits over time
• Interpretation of Flock Profile results
• Ram team management

Benchmarking

• On farm comparisons
• Ewe/wether trials
• Sire evaluations
• Product trial comparisons
• Genetic trends

Electronic Identification (eID) and Data Capture

• Product and set up advice to fit your requirements
• Data capture program and calendar
• Data collection services – DNA, Greasy Fleece Weight; Visual Scores (eg wrinkle); Preg Scanning; training available
• eID training workshops available
• Data management options including commercial software; Practical Systems (Stockbook); Sapien Technology (KoolCollect/KoolPerform) + excel when required

Sheep Production

• Reproduction
• Nutrition
• Grazing Management

Trial Development

• Technical design
• Project and data management
• Trial data analysis
• Trial analysis reporting