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Passengers vs Performers
Wet-or-dry assessment of ewes at lamb marking can help to identify the performers vs passengers in your flock to lift reproductive efficiency.
Articles That Might Interest You
Smart Wool: Turning Tech Into Profit for WA Woolgrowers
Want to get more from tech without wasting money or time? In this article, Mark Ferguson shares how woolgrowers can turn tech into real profit—starting with the basics like pregnancy scanning and condition scoring. From capturing EID data at marking to applying the 80/20 rule on tech investments, it’s packed with practical, low-cost strategies to lift productivity.
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Improving Lamb Survival: Practical Steps from Birth to Marking
Most lamb losses occur in the first 48 hours—but small management decisions can make a big difference. This article outlines the key drivers of lamb survival, from ewe condition and scanning to mob size and shelter, to help you get more lambs through to marking.
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Maximising Your Clip’s Value: Understanding Wool Prices and Managing Risk
This article explores how WA woolgrowers can maximise returns by aligning their clip with modern market demand—covering the 40–70mm staple-length "sweet spot," the impact of staple strength and effective contamination control. It provides practical steps to move beyond production risk by using tools like forward contracts and price hedging, helping you protect your margins and make informed, data-driven selling decisions in a volatile global market.
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