Using DNA to identify critical traits in Poll Dorsets
DNA testing is a fast and efficient method for Poll Dorset seedstock producers to obtain critical data for identifying elite, high-performance animals from an early age.
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Solid gains across all micron prices in wool market
The week saw solid gains across all micron prices with the finer wools again attracting the most demand.
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Joined ewes up while lambs experience cheaper trend
Joined ewes witnessed price increases across the majority of the indictive categories, while lambs reported an overall cheaper trend on AuctionsPlus last week.
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Fine wools continue to attract most of the buyer demand
The AWEX Eastern Market Indicator made strong gains last week, increasing 17c on Tuesday and a further 6c on Wednesday to close out the week at 1,343c/kg or 1,040c in US dollar terms.
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Joined Merino ewes in demand and rise another $47
Quality feed in paddocks has supported ewe condition and preg scanning percentages, leading SIL Merino ewes to take the market by storm last week, with listings making up almost 20% of the weekly offering and prices averaging $47/head higher.
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Wool growers to take ownership of on-farm biosecurity
A new Facebook group has been established by Animal Health Australia (AHA) to provide greater engagement with sheepmeat and wool growers on biosecurity and animal health issues.
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Shedding lambs bounce $41 to average $261/head
The robust demand for shedding breeds continues to foster a high clearance rate, at 92% for the 1,451 head offered.
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17 micron makes 2282c/kg clean and 18 micron 1950c/kg clean
The national wool offering remained steady last week, offering 43,940 bales at national selling centres, rising steadily from the 41,857 sold the previous week.
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Ewes and lambs bounce back from subdued demand
After several weeks of subdued clearance rates, demand bounced for ewes with LAF this week, with a 93% clearance rate for the 1,181 head offered driving a $31 increase on last week, to average $296/head.
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Finer wool a driver behind market gain
There was a reduced offering at physical selling centres, falling from 54,899 bales offered the previous week to 41,857 bales (42,949 estimated) last week.
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European and Indian buyers keep wool market buoyant
The AWEX Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) recorded an 8c decrease on both Tuesday and Wednesday before recovering 1c on Thursday to finish at 1,306c/kg, or 1,008c/kg in US dollar terms.
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Shedding lines and Merino lambs up in prices
In respect to prices, shedding lines finished the week up $13/head, at $239, while Merino wether lambs were up $1 on last week, at $141, while crossbreds were steady at $166/head.
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