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WEBINAR RECORDING AVAILABLE: Pregnancy scanning
During February 2025 AWI Extension NSW in collaboration with AWI Extension QLD (Leading Sheep) delivered a series of webinars espousing the benefits of pregnancy scanning, delivered by Dr Sue Hatcher and Josh Cousins. If you missed these webinars you can view the recordings online anytime.
Scanning: an ultra sound investment (part one) – delivered by Dr Sue Hatcher from Makin Outcomes, this webinar covers the new AWI and MLA pregnancy scanning resources; the value of scanning with insights from a cost-benefit analysis; and making data-driven management and selection decision.
I have my scanning results: what now? (part two) – delivered by Josh Cousins, Cousins Merino Services, this webinar explains how to best prepare your sheep for scanning to enable optimum information capture (think accuracy and a smooth scanning process). Josh discusses how to manage the data you capture to provide productivity gains in your flock – with one, or more, years' worth of data. Plus plenty of questions answered from the perspective of a scanning contractor.
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Measurement, focus and fibre diameter: how Will and Nina Bennett are keeping wool in their enterprise mix
At a time when many producers are reassessing the role of wool in their business, Tasmanian woolgrowers Will and Nina Bennett have taken a different path. Rather than stepping away from wool, the Bennett family made a deliberate decision to stay in the industry but changed how they managed it.
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Most common diseases and conditions seen in sheep in 2025
The Tasmanian Livestock Health Report summarises information on livestock diseases and conditions observed by rural service providers across Tasmania. Following is a summary of the most common diseases and conditions seen in sheep in Tasmania during 2025.
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Beating drench resistance: it’s a matter of management
Effective worm control underpins profitable wool production — yet drench resistance is eroding the performance of many commonly used drenches. Recent data indicates resistance is widespread across Tasmania and growing. Consulting veterinarian, Dr Bruce Jackson, says with the right testing and management woolgrowers can slow its progression and maintain drench efficacy in their flocks.
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