Stud Management

Ovine Brucellosis Accreditation (No1126)

Australia Sheep Johne’s Market Assurance Program: Tourello Status Monitored Negative 3 (MN3) (VS 1506)

The property is free of footrot and is located in a footrot free zone.

All stock are subject to a strict drench and vaccination program.

Tourello Texels has been developed along sound lines since its inception, using only the very best genetic material. Tools to benefit the development have been Embryo transplants, Artificial Insemination, the show ring and Lambplan.

Total Genetic Resource Management (TGRM) is an effective way of managing genetic gain and inbreeding.

Young Sires Program has also allowed genetic gain.

Tourello Texels was established in 1994 on the rich soil of the Monbulk Creek at the foot of the Dandenong’s. It is flanked by steep rocky native grass hills. This is the perfect home for the adaptable Texel.

Lambs are born and raised on the flats, then the ewes are sent on to the hills for the remainder of the year.

Foxes have been a major problem being so close to a populous place. The introduction of a Maremma has saved us countless lambs.

Tourello Texels produced high performance rams to maximize the producer’s profit. Tourello Texels aims to produce a small number of high quality flock rams each year. Rams are sold with a Warranty Certificate.

The ewe flock is kept at 100.  They have high EBV’s, are structurally sound, have strong maternal instincts and have minimal lambing difficulties.