Bowan Park Progeny Trial
The purpose of the progeny trial is to compare the performance of one sire to other in the same cohort of lambs.
2025 Trial Cohort
Valley Vista 240106
Derrynock 190156
Ridgehaven 231181
Ridgehaven 230491
Ilfracombe 230088
Springwaters 230171
Linton 210105
Shellal 230036
Derrynock 230210
Kentish Downs 230196
Jewsharp 150014
Yentrac 230004
Ivadene 230025
Ivadene 230217
Ridgehaven 190083 (LINK)
Tattykeel 150172 (LINK)
KD230196
Kentish Downs put forward sire KD 230196 in the 2025 Bowan Park research trial, marking a significant step in its commitment to performance benchmarking and genetic improvement.
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The progeny trial aims to compare the performance of different sires within the same group of lambs. Key performance traits assessed include growth, muscle, and fat—measured both in live animals (e.g., birth weight, weaning weight, post-weaning traits) and at carcase level (e.g., retail meat yield, dressing %, intramuscular fat %).
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Visual assessments focus on structural conformation, carcase shape, and breed characteristics, all aligned with Poll Dorset’s role as a terminal sire and APDA standards. These evaluations help producers achieve more efficient and profitable outcomes.
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Results
The on-farm progeny of KD 230196 have proven exactly why this sire is one of the most exciting performers in the industry. At just 14 weeks of age, his lambs are hitting an impressive average weight of 43.8 kg—well ahead of industry benchmarks.​
The standout lamb tipped the scales at a remarkable 63.4 kg at 14 weeks, showcasing the growth potential packed into these genetics.
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With an average daily gain of 372 g/day, and a top performer charging ahead at 569 g/day, KD 230196 progeny are built for efficiency and profitability.
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Faster growth means lambs reaching market weights sooner, reducing input costs and driving greater returns. These results underline KD 230196’s ability to deliver lambs that are not only big on weight but also big on value.
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KD 230196 is stamping his mark on the industry with progeny that grow faster, weigh heavier, and deliver more for producers. This is the kind of performance that keeps Kentish Downs genetics at the forefront of profitable lamb production.
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Pictured 29/8/2025 Progeny of KD230196 weighing 70kg at 16 weeks, not weaned.
More information
Bowan Park Poll Dorset stud has been established with the single aim of increasing knowledge of Poll Dorset genetics. The research flock is open to all members of the Australian Poll Dorset Association (APDA) and provides them the opportunity to assess their flock genetics and benchmark them within the Poll Dorset breed.