Sheep producers
Here you'll find the information that is most relevant to you as a sheep producer, including the latest market information, what’s going on in Australia’s domestic and export sheepmeat markets, new activities and industry programs for improving lamb and mutton production, MLA sheepmeat marketing initiatives, R&D outcomes and new publications.
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NLRS Market reports
National Livestock Reporting Service (NLRS) offered by MLA collects market data from the key auction and direct markets across Australia, in addition to slaughter statistics, wholesale, skin and hide prices. MLA members are entitled to 100 free market reports annually.
Find out more about NLRS and the full range of reports available
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Featured publications
Read the latest in MLA's member publications-
feedback magazine (June/July 2009 edition) – out now!
- The national flock dilema
- Identify the traits you want
- Intensive lamb finishing code of practice update
Prograzier (winter 2009 edition)
- Targeting quality with intensive finishing
- Allocate your ewes
- LAMB2020 rankings ring true
- Winter lamb options
FRONTIER magazine (autumn 2009 edition)
- Is my beef business improving?
- Water strategy lifts carrying capacity
- Segregate cows for greater flexibility
- Vigilance key in mesquite war
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Stock Wise is a collaborative initiative of Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) and Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) to help producers make smart decisions about their business. Stock Wise pulls together the resources and expertise of respected industry experts, online tools and information and practical hands-on workshops to help producers make smart decisions about their business.
Stock Wise tips for drought affected farmers Listen to online audio interviews with some of Australia's leading farm management consultants for useful tips and advice to help you make smart decisions about your business.
Top 25 processors for 2007 (PDF, 353KB)
This review has been conducted for the 2007 calendar year and provides stakeholders with the most up-to date picture of developments in the processing sector.
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MLA's Tips & Tools- practical and easy to follow information sheets designed to deliver the outcomes of R&D to livestock producers in an on-farm 'how to' format. Featured Tips & Tools include:
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Making More From Sheep
Developed by MLA and AWI along with almost 250 leading sheep and wool producers and technical experts, the package enables sheep producers to maximise the potential from key aspects of their enterprise, from managing the soil through to marketing.
Sheep Genetics
Sheep Genetics provides a platform for standardisation, calculation and use of credible and accurate breeding information across all sectors of the Australian sheep industry.
LAMBPLAN
LAMBPLAN is the national genetic evaluation program for the Australian prime lamb industry.
MERINOSELECT
MERINOSELECT provides simple, practical information for Merino breeders and producers on the genetic potential of their animals, by ranking them for various production characteristics, in the form of Australian Sheep Breeding Values (ASBVs).
Sheep Genomics
The five-year $30 million initiative will assist sheep producers to use advanced genetics to fine tune their flocks for specific needs, whether they are for improved fibre, more muscle, increased fertility, or better ability to cope with parasites.
National Vendor Declarations (NVD)s
Producers use the NVD/Waybill to declare valuable information about the food safety status of the livestock being sold. Buyers rely on the NVD/Waybill for accurate information on the livestock purchased and processors rely on the information to ensure only the safest food enters our food chain.
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