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Sheep
Wool, lamb, and Merino genetics, covering what's shaping Australia's sheep industry.
Sheep Producers Australia new governing body for industry
Members of the Sheepmeat Council of Australia voted to adopt a new governance framework whereby the peak industry organisation will transition to a company limited by guarantee with a new name – Sheep Producers Australia Ltd.
Young Merino breeders sell to a top of $201 on AuctionsPlus
Young Merino breeders averaged $150 and sold to a top of $201 for a line from Mildura, VIC on AuctionsPlus last week.
Balanced needing on sheep science field day program
A move to double shearing combined with a balanced breeding program has garnered additional profit from maiden ewes for NSW breeder Chad Taylor.
Wool market explodes with 64c/kg rise on Chinese demand
The 64c rise the EMI was aided by Wednesdays 46c jump (the largest one day rise in over two years) putting the EMI at a new all-time high in AUD values and 25% higher than the same period last year.
Mumblebone blood ewes top AuctionsPlus at $215
Young Merino Ewes averaged $158 and sold to a top of $215 on AuctionsPlus last week.
Heavy lambs sell to $160 and new season lambs to $129
New season light and medium trade weights sold from $116 to $129 and a pen of heavy lambs reached $160/head at SELX Yass.
Stronger microns attract bullish buyers and rise 50c/kg
Tuesday opened exceptionally strong and despite the EMI posting a 1c increase (+34 USc) the best style and specified lots were significantly dearer
Lamb slaughter down due to dry conditions
Dry seasonal conditions across many key supply regions saw Australian lamb slaughter in June reach almost 1.8 million head, up 3% year-on-year (ABS).
Henty the perfect venue for working dog school
A working dog education workshop run by master trainer Stephen Condell was hosted by Henty Machinery Field Days on Friday.
Heavy crossbred ewes to $135 and Merino wethers to $129
Heavy crossbred ewes ranged between $110 and $135/head while Merino wethers reached $129/head.
It’s Ewe Time forums on again to examine productivity
A new series of one of the sheep industry’s most popular extension and adoption programs, It’s Ewe Time, will be held this month.
