Transitioning to non-mulesed sheep workshop

Geoff Lindon, Program Manager, Sheep Genetics & Animal Welfare Advocacy—AWI

• Market feedback - latest NWD stats by state—premiums and discounts
• Breech and body strike risk factors
• Target visual scores and target ASBVs
• Resistance to fly control chemicals

Andrew Michael, Leahcim Stud

• ASBV’s important to mulesing transition, not just breech wrinkle
• Evolution of Australia’s sheep flock moving forward to meet our market demands
• Value adding wool and meat products within the sheep flock to increase profitability into the future

Farmer panel—Richard & Michelle McCallum, Jim Kuerschner & Dave Clarke

• Will share their considerations, experiences and management strategies in transitioning to non-mulesed sheep