The numbers are difficult to judge, but members of Agforce have estimated losses in the region of 40,000 sheep, mostly in areas south of Julia Creek.

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Agriculture Victoria is responding to a confirmed incident of anthrax in sheep on a single property near Swan Hill.

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Condition scoring and pregnancy scanning are the two top tools to help ensure sheep and wool producers get the best outcomes this breeding season.

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The sharp rise in wool was undoubtedly sparked by the news of the South African sale suspension and the import embargo placed on South Africa by China as a result of a foot and mouth disease outbreak.

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The impact of ram selection on wool, carcase and fertility traits will be under the spotlight at the Merino Lifetime Productivity Project field day in March.

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One of Australia’s most progressive Merino breeding operations embraced 30 young woolgrowers at a training and mentoring weekend this month.

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A sheep producer listed on the infamous Aussie Farms map has warned farmers to be diligent with animal welfare practices and mindful of stock grazing next to public roads.

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The latest in on-farm technology and agricultural businesses thinking outside the square will be outlined to stud and commercial producers at the annual Australian White Suffolk Association conference next week.

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Leading research organisation driven by grassroots Merino breeders and service providers, MerinoLink, has appointed Jason Letchford as chief executive officer.

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The AWEX EMI closed the week on 1934c – up 7c at auction sales in Australia.

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Australian lamb slaughter is forecast to reach its lowest level since 2012 as poor conditions that impacted 2018 are expected to continue to affect sheepmeat supply this year, according to Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) 2019 Sheep Industry Projections.

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Sheep producers are being urged to participate in a national survey that could change the way the industry manages parasites including worms, flies and lice.

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