History

ALSS commenced operations in 1989 when Dr Doug Fowler resigned his position as a Senior Research Scientist working for NSW Agriculture, and established an R and D program in order to develop ultrasound scanning as a viable commercial operation for sheep and cattle. The developmental work was done in association with Meat and Livestock Australia. ALSS has conducted scanning and training exercises throughout Australia, New Zealand and the UK. The service has developed a reputation for professionalism, practical application and accuracy.

Mission Statement

1. To provide accurate scanning operations as part of an excellent, efficient, and professional service provided at the least possible cost.
2. To improve the profitability of ALSS clients.

Client Mix

Wool producers, prime lamb producers, stud wool and lamb producers, beef and dairy cattle producers, agribusiness entities, Veterinarians, State and Federal government authorities.

Staff

Principals:
Douglas George Fowler M.Sc., Ph.D.
Barbara Vicki Fowler

Associates:
George Muckenschnabel (Sonographer)
Robert Ferris (Sonographer)

Services Provided

ALSS operates as a freelance provider of a wide range of ultrasound services.

Services for SHEEP

ALSS provides the full range of scanning services to the highest standard laid down by the LCA code of Practice. This includes:

• Determination of pregnancy status;
• Determination of twinning status;
• Determination of the exact number of foetus present;
• Accurate determination of age of foetus so as to facilitate:
1. Separation of pregnancies into early and late lambing groups;
2. Separation of pregnancies into sire groups in naturally joined ewes;
3. Separation of pregnancies into sire groups in AI & ET programs.

Benchmark the Reproductive Performance of your Ewes:

ALSS will benchmark the reproductive performance of your flocks. When ALSS has scanned your flock, you can be provided with benchmark levels to enable you to determine how your flock compares with other similar flocks.

Identify and Solve Problems of Low Lamb Marking Percentages:

ALSS also provides a problem solving service. Where low reproductive performance is being realized in a flock, ALSS will identify where the reproductive problems lie and will suggest corrective strategies. This service is provided at no additional charge over and above the negotiated rate for scanning the ewes.

Management Strategies for Improved Lamb Survival:

ALSS specialises in identifying management practices that have resulted in improved lamb survival. ALSS will identify where the problems of low lamb survival lie and will suggest corrective strategies. This service is provided at no additional charge over and above the negotiated rate for scanning the ewes.

Services for CATTLE

ALSS provides the full range of scanning services to the highest possible standard. These include:

• Determination of pregnancy status
• Accurate determination of age of foetus so as to facilitate:
1. Separation into early and late calving groups;
2. Separation of pregnant females into sire groups, in naturally joined herds;
3. Separation of pregnant females into sire groups, in AI and ET programs.

Links associated with this page

NSW Agriculture
Meat and Livestock Australia