Sheep

Virtual reality tool on carcase impacts of sheep health conditions

To help producers get a better understanding of the impact some sheep health conditions have on the carcass, Animal Health Australia (AHA) and the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) have developed a virtual reality tool for producers, “Sheep Health Conditions – Carcass Impacts”.

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New handbooks to help improve success of AI in ewes

The SA Sheep Industry Fund and its project partners - Primary Industries and Regions SA and the South Australian Research and Development Institute - have created the Improving the Success of Sheep Artificial Insemination Programs handbooks.

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Abattoir workforce restrictions concern sheep producers

The announcement last month by the Victorian Premier that Melbourne abattoir and meat processing facilities in metropolitan Melbourne would be subject to workforce capacity restrictions continues to impact the industry and greatly concern producers and processors.

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Unjoined Merino ewe hoggets the big mover last week

NSM Merino ewe hoggets registered a large jump in supplies this week, at 21,024 head. Interestingly both price and clearance levels for the category also increased - with an 87% clearance and averaging $22 higher, at $282/head.

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