One of Australia’s leading Merino operations, Paraway Pastoral, has embraced the new DNA Flock Profile test with vigour, testing all of its commercial flocks to gain a more precise understanding of its genetic base.
Several new publications have been created by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) to help keep woolgrowers informed of the progress in AWI's Breech Strike Research Development and Extension Program.
The changing face of the Merino ewe – increasing bodyweight combined with a focus on wool, carcass, welfare traits and resilience – means adult data collection is more important than ever.
Sheep Producers Australia has endorsed a change in the industry definition of lamb to be the same as the New Zealand definition, based on a formal, industry-wide call for feedback.
White Suffolk genetics have performed well in a maternal evaluation trial in north east Victoria, ranking the highest for sucker turn off, carcass value, lambs marked on the first lambing and weaning weight.
A range of dietary additives showing potential to improve the viability of newborn animals when supplied in utero are undergoing the first comprehensive trials in sheep in Australia.