Flystrike vaccine study making progress
CSIRO is about to complete the first three-year phase of research on the development of a flystrike vaccine.
Sheep
Wool, lamb, and Merino genetics, covering what's shaping Australia's sheep industry.
Poor market performance of merino wool due to diminishing consumer confidence
Merino Wool generally fared reasonably well up until June 22 but the 16-18 Micron categories recently hit the virtual brick wall.
Australia records $555 million in wool sales – up $55m on last year
Despite the weak start to the 2022/23 season which has fallen victim to the poor demand and increasing logistic and manufacturing costs, there has been $555 million of wool sold at auction, an increase of $55m when compared to the corresponding sale of the 2021/22 season aided by an additional 39,261 bales offered this season.
Longest period of decline in wool market for three years
The AWEX Northern Regional Indicator posted its seventh consecutive loss, to close at 1365c making it the longest period of decline wool market for three years.
Boosting lamb survival and reducing lamb losses at Karbullah
An understanding of the importance of fat and muscle has seen a Queensland Merino flock boost lamb survival and minimize lamb losses.
Downward correction of fine and superfine wools with scant competition
Exporters approached with cautious bidding as the market continues to make weekly adjustments to try and align with the current overseas demand pressures, with no real clear signal at this point.
Global shearer shortage results in shared training programs
Australian Wool Innovation (AWI), along with Australia’s largest shearing and wool handling training organisation, SCAA Shearer Wool Handler Training Inc (SCAA SWTI), have signed a joint Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with New Zealand’s shearing training body, Elite Wool Industry Training NZ.
Not unusual to see the wool market floundering in September
Since the reopening of the 2022 sale series in July, the EMI has not posted a positive result.
Four industry stalwarts awarded Australian Wool Industry Medal
The four recipients of the 2022 Australian Wool Industry Medal are Judy Turk (SA), Barry White (VIC), Adrian Hook (VIC) and Allan Casey (NSW).
Fierce competition for superfine and ultra-fine specialty types
Last week saw a few clips coming through of the new season’s super fine and ultra-fine speciality Merino types.
Sheep research on lowering emissions and increasing efficiency
Research to enable farmers to breed more efficient, sustainable sheep to satisfy increasing customer demand for low emission products is set to commence at a new state-of-the art facility in the Great Southern.
Landholders reap benefits of National Wild Dog Action Plan
Small stock producers in Queensland are about to reap the value-added benefits from the National Wild Dog Action Plan.
