The AWU last week called for a $1/sheep lift in the pastoral award shearing rate to about $4.26 while also claiming farmers had been able to pay below award rates because they can bring in workers from New Zealand. No evidence linking low shearing rates with NZ workers Mr Letchford said ...
be obvious grossly, villous atrophy is often found on histologic examination of the small intestine, and the mineralization of long bones and ribs may be reduced because of chronic malnutrition. This can lead to thin cortices and fractures when sheep are handled, such as for shearing or ...
In rg 2004 clients sold this type of Finn-Merino lambs' wool @ $5.50-kg off five months' old lambs as compared with their adult Merino wool at $7-8/kg. These producers observed that the length of their lambs' wool assured them that they could achieve two shearings per year as stated...
Effects of varying the rest period on the onset angle of lumbar flexion-relaxation in simulated sheep shearing: a preliminary study Wool harvesting remains an important industry in Australia, but its workers suffer from extreme rates of injury, in particular, the lower back injuries. Re... M Ro...
The grazing behaviour and herbage intake of sheep grazing at four stocking rates were recorded before and after shearing in winter in Southern Australia. Following shearing, grazing time was reduced but intake of organic matter per hour increased at all stocking rates even though the amount of ...
With an average price of just $45 per room, this charming farmstay offers budget-friendly rates without compromising on comfort or quality. Compared to the average price of a hotel room in Omarama, which is $90, Dunstan Downs provides excellent value for money. Guests can enjoy a cozy and...
There are very few considerations you need to make when raising Border Leicester sheep. In fact, this breed is one of the easiest to manage when it comes to just about every aspect of shepherding, from feeding tohandling, shearing, and everything in between. They are hardy to most climates...
Dr Steinfort said the cost benefits of steining can be seen in the lack of setback in lambs, better mothering up, higher weaning rates and fewer tail-enders or orphans. His research had shown steined lambs produced 9 percent more wool at their first shearing than mulesed lambs. ...
The virus is also transmitted by direct contact with subclinically infected viremic animals—for example, during sheep docking, shearing, anthelminthic administration, and veterinary procedures. The virus is also contagious, and can be transmitted from human to human, especially in hospitals. ...
There is much debate around the continuation of shipping livestock from Australia to overseas markets; however, it is recognised by both industry representatives and those who oppose the trade that, while animals are transported by sea, their welfare should be closely monitored (Foster and Overall,...