Footrot is an inflammatory bacterial disease effecting the feet of sheep. More extreme (virulent) cases can result in detachment of the horn of the hoof, leading to lameness, ill thrift and secondary conditions, such as flystrike.

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Tuesday’s Merino fleece  market opened with slightly better results in all sectors with 17.5,19 & 20 MPG’s holding firm the 17.0, 18.0 & 18.5 MPG rising between 1 and 5c and the 19.5 MPG falling by 8c.

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Last week saw the merino fleece MPG’s 17.5µ and coarser rise between 8-24c in Sydney and Fremantle whilst the corresponding MPGs in Melbourne lost between 4c to 7c.

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Merino fleece remained fragile unless the specifications were within range of the Chinese standard specifications. In addition, superior style and specified lots suitable for Italian orders remained in keen demand and they also maintained their previous weeks price basis.

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The Australian Wool Production Forecasting Committee (AWPFC) has updated its forecast of shorn wool production for the 2024/25 season. The fourth forecast is for production of 280.1 million kilograms (Mkg) greasy. This is 11.8% lower than the 2023/24 season estimate.

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Despite the general decline in price the better style held closer to the previous levels, any Merino lots that fell outside the standard specifications for VM Cott or Colour felt the full force of the downward price correction.

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Dohne genetics are not only adding growth potential and milk but also boosting the wool income for a northeast Victorian composite flock producing prime lambs.

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The AWEX EMI closed on 1262c, up 13c at Auctions Sales held in Australia last week where economic turmoil was the lead story, the wool market performed positively for sellers considering the extent the world’s financial market reacted to the tariff wars between the US and their trading partners.

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Tuesday's market opened tentatively, with a large percentage of the MPGs closing slightly below or equal to last week’s levels. Exceptions included the 17.5µ and 18µ MPGs, which performed slightly better across the eastern selling centres.

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The AWEX EMI closed on 1250c up 8c at auction sales in Australia last week experiencing a stronger exchange rate as well as dealing with 40,144 bales offering.

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The AWEX EMI closed on 1242c, up 17c at auction sales held in Australia last week with 38,246 bales went under the hammer and a 95.7% clearance to some bullish bidders.

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A comprehensive sire evaluation trial rated as “gold standard” has provided evidence-based data on the Dohne breed’s profitable wool, carcase, reproduction and eating quality traits.

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