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Winning With Weaners webinar
AWI Winning With Weaners is a one-day workshop offered by AWI’s state grower extension networks right around Australia. AWI has recorded a one-hour version which covers the highlights of the workshop to make available to growers any time of the year.
Articles That Might Interest You
Spring Newsletter 2025
Welcome to AWI Extension WA’s Spring Newsletter for 2025. We’re so happy that you’re here!
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Sustainable worm control with summer-autumn drenching
Hot, dry WA summers once supported “summer drenching,” but this approach drives drench resistance by leaving resistant worms to multiply. Current advice is a summer–autumn drenching program guided by Worm Egg Counts, with strategies like refugia, drench rotation and combination treatments. This article explains how to slow resistance, when to drench different sheep classes across rainfall zones, and how WEC tests support sustainable worm control.
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Mastering Sheep Breeding Values and Selection Indexes
Getting started with ASBVs and Selection Indexes can help woolgrowers make faster, smarter breeding decisions and improve flock profitability. It’s not just about chasing numbers — understanding an animal’s genetic merit helps you select sheep that fit your system and drive profit. This article breaks down the basics, including how ASBVs work, what Selection Indexes do and practical steps stud and commercial breeders are taking to make these tools work for you.
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