Sheep

Lift in understanding sheep genes for all traits

Sheep producers will soon have access to more rams with more accurate Australian Sheep Breeding Values (ASBVs) with Sheep Genetics set to receive a significant expansion of its database from the Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Merino Lifetime Productivity (MLP) project.

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Young Merino ewes make to top of $357

Young Merino breeders (2-4 years) returned a 100% clearance and a slight increase on the average from last week, being $244, up $9 with prices ranging from $141 to $357 on AuctionsPlus.

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Trangie shows off long-life Merino project

Drought recovery, improved flock reproduction, new strategies to address blowfly chemical resistance and sheep classing are on the agenda for the Macquarie Merino Lifetime Productivity (MLP) project field day at the Trangie Agricultural Research Centre on Wednesday March 4.

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