Merino ewe lambs up to $214 on AuctionsPlus
Merino ewe lambs sold from $75 to $214 and averaged $135, steady on the previous week on AuctionsPlus.
Sheep
Wool, lamb, and Merino genetics, covering what's shaping Australia's sheep industry.
Merino fleece takes another heavy price hit
The AWEX EMI closed on 1715 – down 51c at auction sales in Australia last week.
Stock inspectors conduct Operation Brand Aid
Sheep and goat consignments delivered to Western Australian abattoirs will be the focus of a targeted compliance operation by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development throughout July.
Young leaders chosen for wool industry
WoolProducers Australia has selected seven people from the wool industry to undertake our 2019 ‘Raising the Baa – Leadership in Agriculture’ program.
Merino ewe lambs make $251 on AuctionsPlus
Merino ewe lambs rose by $25 averaging $167 last week, selling from $120 to $251 on AuctionsPlus.
Price volatility continues as a feature of wool market
The AWEX EMI closed on 1766c – down 57c at auction sales in Australia last week.
Act now to prevent milk fever in sheep
Hypocalcaemia, more commonly known as milk fever, is a deficiency of calcium in the blood, with cases in pregnant ewes expected at this time of year.
Resources to help producers with lamb definition
The Australian sheep industry is on track to adopt a new definition for lamb – starting on July 1 this year.
Merino ewe lambs top at $198.50 on AuctionsPlus
The Riverina continues for the third week to be the most active on AuctionsPlus, purchasing a total of 6,699 head, targeting mainly Merino ewes and ewe lambs.
Fine wool prices drop to a year low
The AWEX EMI closed on 1823c – down 41c at auction sales in Australia last week.
Heavy lambs ease in price at saleyards
After reaching a high of 889¢/kg carcase weight (cwt) on Friday, the Eastern States Trade Lamb Indicator (ESTLI) has eased 21¢.
Merino ewe lamb demand remains high
Demand for merino ewe lambs remains high with an 88% clearance for the category, selling from $110.5 to $181 to averaged $149, $16 down on last week on AuctionsPlus.
