Finding value in wool through classing and selection
This fact sheet summarises wool traits and their assessment, data and economic importance.
Andrea McKenzie
Case Study – Fencing for better lambing rates
Aside from the obvious benefit of controlling predators, John and Maree MacMillan have found the benefits of their exclusion fence to be multiple. The fence has enabled the MacMillans to control the environment for their sheep, from total grazing pressure to biosecurity. They have eliminated lice and are saving considerably on chemical costs. Read more … 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
Sheep and goat eID webinar
Recorded on 3 October 2023, this webinar discusses the proposed changes to sheep and goat tagging and eID in Queensland. Senior Biosecurity Inspector Doug McNaught joins Leading Sheep in an informative presentation followed by a Q&A session. Watch the webinar!
Electronic Identification (eID) in sheep
Tagging requirements Queensland is moving to mandatory eID for individual sheep and goats, as part of a national initiative. By 2027, all sheep and managed goats will need to be tagged with an eID if moved from the property of residence. Visual tag system and mob-based movements will no longer be allowed. More information on … Read more
Case Study – Pain relief that hits the spot
Doug and Lauren Tindall near Longreach have introduced pain relief into their enterprise and haven’t looked back. The big gains for them have been in mothering-up quickly and reduced labour costs, with mobs to move through the system more quickly and back out onto feed. Read more in this case study.
Case Study – Using sheep weights to help make management decisions
Graham and Jan Chambers from Glenelg, near Mungallala, have found many benefits to incorporating scales and an auto drafter into their system, including using it to target markets. One of the most important benefits though, is that it will enable them to keep doing what they love for longer. Read more in this case study. … Read more
Around the Camp: Wool Classer Cert, QLD maggots needed, Pain relief, Twin ewe BCS
Fully subsidised Cert IV in Wool Classing Last chance to send in QLD maggots QLD pain relief statistics Twin bearing ewes should be 0.3BCS higher Upcoming events eBulletins and podcasts Fully subsidised Cert IV in Wool Classing TAFE NSW is offering their Wool Classers course fully subsidised (worth over $10,000)! Whilst this is NSW State … Read more
Around the Camp: Licks, worms, wool worth, 5km weather forecast
To lick or not to lick, that is the question Worm heaven? What is your wool worth and why? 5km weather forecasts Upcoming Leading Sheep events Upcoming events eBulletins and podcasts To lick or not to lick, that is the question If you’ve missed the summer showers of rain, you probably have a large body … Read more
Containment feeding – can you get ahead of the game?
Longreach producers Boyd and Katie Webb have utilised containment feeding to overcome nutritional deficiencies, drought and predation, even lambing in pens. The Webbs ramped up feeding activities in 2014 and Boyd said about the investment “It’s a game changer but it costs a lot of money, when you are under the pump in the drought … Read more