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Wool, lamb, and Merino genetics, covering what's shaping Australia's sheep industry.
Merino fleece in tail spin as market falls 50-90c/kg
The AWEX EMI closed the week on 2013c, down 54c at auction sales in Australia last week.
Young entrants sought for 2019 wool scholarship
Young people with a passion for the sheep and wool industry are encouraged to apply for the 2019 Peter Westblade Scholarship.
Copper injection for sheep released to market
Livestock benefit significantly from supplementation of trace minerals during critical times such as before joining, after transport, and at weaning, due to increased demands of reproductive and immune systems.
Petition seeks live sheep trade economic investigation
The tabling of a WAFarmers initiated petition seeking an economic and social investigation into the importance of Australia’s live sheep trade has been backed by the industry.
Levy payers asked to vote for 1.5 per cent in WoolPoll
The Victorian Farmers Federation is backing the position of the national industry body WoolProducers Australia in advocating for a 1.5% wool levy in this year’s WoolPoll.
Automated sheep feeder wins plenty of fans at Henty
An automated sheep feeder designed to deliver a controlled maintenance ration at pre-set times and reduce mismothering has won the 2018 Henty Agri-Innovators Award.
Fine and superfine wools rise 20-50c/kg
The AWEX EMI closed the week at 2094c – increase of 6c at auction sales in Australia.
First cross ewes with lambs top at $309 on AuctionsPlus
First Cross ewes with lambs at foot averaged $220 and topped at $309 on AuctionsPlus last week.
Young Merino ewe hoggets top at $258
Young merino hoggets, were topped by a line of 40kg 14 to 15 month old Pooginook and Poll Pooginook blood maiden ewes from Hay, NSW on AuctionsPlus.
Best stylish superfine lots shift up 100-350c/kg
The AWEX EMI resumed its upward trajectory closing the week on 2090c adding 22c to the previous sale total.
Merino wether lambs to $128 and ewe lambs $233
Sheep and lamb numbers dipped slightly this week by just over 4,000 head to see 50,042 head offered.
