Around the Camp: eID rebate, WoolPoll, micron testing, Merinos at LambEx, how wool records stress

Quick picks: QLD eID rebate, WoolPoll 2024, Australian Wool Traceability Hub, micron testing. Deep dive – How wool records sheep stress. Upcoming events Podcasts, eBulletins and surveys Quick picks Queensland Sheep and Goat Electronic Identification (eID) Rebate Scheme: Eligible producers and agents can now apply for the Queensland sheep and goat eID rebate. Up to $1,600 … Read more

Around the Camp: Low lambing? You’re not alone. Plus green date calculator, using scanning, heat stress and a shearing checklist.

Quick picks: green date calculator, using scanning data, heat research, shearing checklist Deep dive – Low lambing? You’re not alone. Upcoming events Podcasts, eBulletins and surveys Quick picks New green date calculator:  We’re approaching the middle of the “dry” season, which is a good time to review your forage budget, consider your stocking rate, and … Read more

Around the Camp: eID, weeds & wool quick picks plus diving into heat stress

Quick picks: eID, weeds & wool quick picks plus diving into heat stress Deep dive – New research into heat stress in sheep Upcoming Leading Sheep events Upcoming events Podcasts, eBulletins and surveys Quick picks Electronic identification (eID) support. The Queensland Government has announced the support scheme for Queensland sheep and goat producers, saleyards, processors and … Read more

Around the Camp: Grazing patterns, shearing sheds, carbon shortcuts, fibre traceability, rotate right, fend off ferals

Quick picks – podcast, new coordinator, where to worm test, pain relief, shed stickybeak, resistant flies Deep dive – Grazing patterns and the science aiding pasture utilisation Upcoming Leading Sheep events Upcoming events Podcasts, eBulletins and surveys Quick picks Shearing shed showcase. Proway Livestock Equipment and Australian Wool Innovation hosted an on-farm open day at Mandurama, … Read more

Around the Camp: Sheep research, wool classing factsheet, biological defleecing update, market outlook

Biomarkers for the experiential state of sheep Finding value in wool Harvesting biologically weakened wool Market outlook Upcoming Leading Sheep events Upcoming events Podcasts, eBulletins and surveys Biomarkers for the experiential state of sheep Did you know 61% of people want animal welfare assurance for red meat products? Animal welfare perceptions are a driver of … Read more

Around the Camp: MeatUp messages, what to feed, pain relief

A late edition! September’s Around the Camp did not send as intended due to technical difficulties. We’re very sorry it’s late. Things should return to normal with our October edition due to hit your inbox in a couple of weeks. Cunnamulla MeatUp take-home messages To feed or what to feed Producers take up pain relief … Read more