Updates to Lambplan Analysis and Reports
Upcoming changes to the Lambplan analysis include, RBVs incorporated into ASBVs, extra adult weights and utilisation of carcase kill data. These ... Find out more >>
AWSA News
Educational White Suffolk flock fosters future prime lamb industry leaders
A White Suffolk sheep flock at one NSW high school is playing a key role in shaping potential leaders for the nation’s sheep and wool industry. The ... Find out more >>
New worm test to replace WEC
A new test to diagnose worm parasite levels in sheep is at the pilot stage. The tests can identify and quantify Barber’s Pole, small brown stomach ... Find out more >>
EID – is it worth the cost and effort?
Many sheep producers both stud and commercial are considering the costs and benefits of introducing electronic tags into their flocks. A Sheep ... Find out more >>
Carbon Emissions from Livestock
Farming systems produce greenhouse gas emissions, mostly in the form of methane (mainly caused by animal digestion and respiration) and nitrous oxide ... Find out more >>
Parentage Tests for Sheep
Determining the parentage of lambs can now be done a number of different ways. These include, visual identification, Pedigree Matchmaker and DNA ... Find out more >>
Carcass probe to underpin eating quality in lamb brands
AWSA National Conference Report A new carcass probe with the potential to measure intra-muscular fat on-line in processing plants has the potential ... Find out more >>
Plenty of electronic options to capture within flock data
AWSA National Conference Report Electronic identification may not be the silver bullet but is one of the most exciting developments in the sheep ... Find out more >>