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Sheep
Wool, lamb, and Merino genetics, covering what's shaping Australia's sheep industry.
Merino fleece prices up depending on style and mulesing status
Merino Fleece saw rises between 5c and 56c with the best performing MPG’s being 16.5-17.0 and the 19, 20 and 21 MPG’s.
Merino fleece maintain price rise while crossbreds generally cheaper
The AWEX EMI closed on 1338c, down 3c in auction sales in Australia last week and not surprisingly, 86.8% of the 44,306 bale offering was cleared to the trade, with the largest pass in rates remaining in the Oddments and Crossbreds.
Nominations being called from wool industry mentors for Wool Industry Medal
It’s now time to consider nominating a worthy recipient for the 2023 Australian Wool Industry Medal.
Crossbred lambs average $111, merino wether lambs lift $8 and shedding breeds average $132
Crossbred lambs continue to dominate online listings, with a total of 58,482 head – accounting for 62% of the total lamb offering – and selling to an average $111/head.
Sexed semen uptake increasing among ram breeders
Use of sexed semen in sheep breeders’ AI programs is gathering momentum, with an estimated 10 ram sellers using the technology in this coming joining season.
Merino fleece continues positive price momentum and Merino cardings solid
Merino Fleece continued its positive price momentum which has been building over the past four selling weeks.
New season lambs dominate January market as listings up by 28 per cent
AuctionsPlus sheep and lamb listings continue to roar back to life in 2023, with today’s offering of 145,283 head the largest ever January listing.
Finer microns strengthened at opening while crossbred combing wools hard to sell
The AWEX EMI closed on 1333c – up 6c as auction sales resumed after a three week recess with 50,509 going under the hammer with a creditable clearance rate of 88.8% in the opening sale.
