Information available to woolgrowers about footrot has been boosted by the launch of two new resources: the South Australian version of ‘Footrot: A guide to identification and control in the field’, and a website by University of Sydney.
There were 1,499 Merino ewe lambs offered last week on AuctionsPlus and they sold between $137 and $256, averaging $194, down $18 from the previous week.
Unfortunately the Australian Sheep Breeders Association has made the decision to cancel the 2020 Australian Sheep and Wool Show, which was to be held in Bendigo July 17-19.
Peak woolgrower representative body, WoolProducers Australia has been working to ensure the wool industry, from production, harvesting, selling and exporting can continue to operate in these uncertain times.