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Sheep
Wool, lamb, and Merino genetics, covering what's shaping Australia's sheep industry.
Keep an eye out for ovine brucellosis
For many semi-closed flocks, the purchase and introduction of rams is when disease may be introduced. One disease to watch out for is ovine brucellosis (OB).
Merino trade lambs top at $117 and hoggets to $147
Merino trades sold from $109 to $117/head and the best of the hoggets reached $147/head at SELX Yass.
Superfine and fine types remain firm to 15 cents dearer
The AWEX EMI closed last week on 1522c, down 3c at auction sales in Australia.
Sheep and lamb transaction levy review
The Sheepmeat Council of Australia is seeking proposals from suitably qualified people/organisations to conduct a review of the Sheep and Lamb Transaction Levies.
Light new season lambs to restockers at $116 top
Ray White Rural Boorowa / Binalong sold XB Suckers to a sale top of $189 on behalf of Bethune Pastoral Co., Harden.
Merino ewe lambs top at $182 on AuctionsPlus
Merino ewe lambs sold to a top price of $182 and averaged $164.50 on AuctionsPlus last week.
Firm market for skirtings and crossbreds post solid result
The AWEX EMI posted a 2c fall, closing on 1556c for the week.
Heavyweight old lambs top at $190 or 600c/kg CW
The few heavy weight lambs were around firm with the over 22kg 4 score old lambs selling from $145 to $190/head to average 600c/kg cwt at SELX.
White Suffolk sucker lambs show carcass traits at Henty
Prime lamb and wool producers will be able to inspect the superior carcass traits of White Suffolk cross sucker lambs on a Merino-White Suffolk dam at the Henty Machinery Field Days this year.
Genomic testing lab to be established in Australia
Sheep breeders using DNA testing to improve their genetic selections can look forward to faster turnaround times for test results thanks to Neogen Corporation’s decision to establish a genomic testing laboratory within Australia.
Scanned-in-lamb Merino ewes top at $231
Merino ewes last week were topped by a line of Ejanding blood, 66kg hoggets on AuctionsPlus.
