Why choose Australian White Sheep?

Practicality and Technology drives Aussie White breed forward.

Australia recorded its highest export rates of lamb and sheep meat in 2024, with a 24% increase year on year, cementing Australia’s place in the market as the key international supplier. With a reputation of clean, green and high quality protein, the traceability of animals from paddock to plate is key to solidifying that reputation.  

The technology behind the NLIS allows authorities to quickly trace and contain the spread, minimising impact on individual producers and the wider industry. That’s not just a win for animal health; it’s essential to keeping export doors open and maintaining the premium standing of Australian lamb and mutton on the world stage.

As the implementation of the NLIS tagging becomes a reality for sheep producers across the country, the physical processes of the added step is becoming clearer.

The challenge is two-fold for Australian White breeders, ewes potentially lambing three times in two years, and more often in multiples gives more heads to tag and process. “That’s where the Small Ruminant Bulk Handler comes into its own,” said David Hicks, owner and product designer at Offsider Ag Equipment. “By keeping the animal still and secure, you can tag and track safely. The bonus is there is no air or electricity required, so no matter where you are on your place, you can get the job done.”

“We know that your sheep handling equipment needs to be helping you, not making it harder. Each element of our handlers, our ramps, yards designs and of course our Small Ruminant Bulk Handler has been thought through to make the job easier, especially NLIS tagging and tracing.”

Building low maintenance, high performance sheep handling equipment for Australian conditions has resulted in recognition from customers and judges alike. “We have won awards for our design and the NAB Agribusiness Innovation award for our Bulk Handler.”

While competitors are moving manufacturing and head offices overseas, Offsider Ag Equipment is proudly Australian made. “We design, cut, weld, grind, build and paint at our workshop in Killarney in southern Queensland. Every input that can possibly be sourced Australian made, is,” said David.

“We know its practical tool that protects your livelihood and underpins the integrity of the entire sheep industry.”

The Offsider Team will be at Mudgee Small Farms Field Days, and Bendigo Sheep and Wool show.