SHEEP

Merino ewes dominate national flock structure

MERINO ewes account for 72 per cent of breeding sheep in Australia, according to the latest Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) and Australian Wool Institute (AWI) Wool and Sheepmeat Survey Report.

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  A national MLA and AWI survey has shown a slight easing in the number of lambs expected to come to market this spring. Picture Mark Saunders.

A national MLA and AWI survey has shown a slight easing in the number of lambs expected to come to market this spring. Picture Mark Saunders.

The report provides an indication of intentions for sheepmeat and wool producers across Australia into the spring season and shows the breeding flock has been reported at 42.5 million head, a two per cent...

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