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Adapting to life without mulesing

Although the mulesing deadline has passed, many producers have been diligently replacing traditional mulesing with welfare-improved practices. But there is still frustration with a lack of information about best management when changing from a mulesed to a non-mulesed flock. Pamela Lawson asked one business what infrastructure and management practices they now use to produce non-mulesed fine wool.

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Adapting to life without mulesing

Brothers Colin, Rod and Will Agar have been fine wool producers at their historic property The Gums in the Western District of Victoria for many years. But ending mulesing during 2010 has resulted in subtle...

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