Wool, lamb, and Merino genetics, covering what's shaping Australia's sheep industry.
Outgoing Chairman of the Board Duncan Fraser has been praised for his leadership in guiding the Cooperative Research Centre for Sheep Industry Innovation during a crucial period in the organisation’s history.
Economically important fleece and carcase traits in Merino sheep will be under the spotlight at the MerinoLink inspection and field day in southern NSW next week.
The top-priced Merino hoggets on AuctionsPlus were a line of Poll Bundaleer blood ewes from Pleasant Hills, NSW and averaged 52 kg.
The AWEX EMI increased by 16c to close the week at 1566c at auction sales in Australia last week.
With lamb marking season in full swing, it is timely to explain the difference between two of the livestock pain relief products on the market – the well-known Tri-Solfen™ (produced by Bayer) and the newer Buccalgesic™ (produced by Troy).
Heavy new season lambs ranged between $145 and $155 with extra heavy lambs reaching $168/head at SELX this week.
REPRESENTATIVES from the Sheepmeat Council of Australia (SCA) will share producers’ perspectives of livestock export supply chains in the Middle East at the upcoming LIVEXchange 2017 Conference in Perth, on November 15-16.
The Sheepmeat Council of Australia (SCA) is consulting with producers and supply chain stakeholders to determine whether the current definition of lamb requires changing.
First cross Border Leicester/Merino ewe lambs and hoggets averaged $180, and sold to $200 twice on AuctionsPlus last week.
If you’re weaning your lambs soon, consider this opportunity to take up a subsidised, quick and simple WEC (worm egg count) test.
The AWEX EMI added 28c to close on 1550c at auction sales in Australia last week.
New season 2 score restocking lambs made from $76 to $116/head while the medium and heavy trade weights were firm to $4 cheaper and ranged from $115 to $138/head at SELX.
