The wool industry has been so focused on carbon that it missed opportunities to highlight the positive benefits of growing wool and raising sheep on the landscape and the intrinsic value of natural fibres.
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Wool sector leans into nature-positive messaging
Wool’s environmental footprint isn’t all about carbon, Australian company behind ad campaign says
TMRs offer benefits to sheep producers
Labour savings and lower feed costs, more flexibility with ingredients can be realized
Switching to TMR feeding is a major investment and a major change in mindset for many sheep farmers, but can pay financial and flock health dividends.
Automated sheep management system streamlines workflow
Te Pari’s Racewell HD4 Chute can improve efficiency and record keeping for sheep producers
Te Pari's Racewell HD4 automated sheep management system is designed to provide a range of diagnostic capabilities for sheep and goats, limit animal and operator stress, and address labour challenges.
Wool industry shines at Manitoba Fibre Festival
Winnipeg event highlights wool sustainability, textile skills and sheep breeds, including the 2024 breed of the year: Icelandic sheep
Manitoba Fibre Festival highlights wool sustainability, textile skills and live animals from alpacas to sheep, including the 2024 breed of the year: Icelandic sheep
Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2024: TMR’s can save significant time and money
TMR mixer demo at Canada's Outdoor Farm Show 2024 shows sheep producers how significant labour and cost savings can result from using this equipment.
Industry asked for input on sheep code updates
Survey to give feedback on future sheep code priorities closes July 25
Sheep industry sets priorities as National Farm Animal Care Council code of practice update gets underway.
Spinning up value in local wool market
Austin Woollen Mill brings new fibre processing to the province
The western Manitoba village of Austin has a new facet in its agri-business landscape: textile processing. The Austin Woollen Mill, owned and operated by Bryan and Lynda Driedger, held a grand opening earlier this spring. Visitors were introduced to the steps of wool processing as they toured the new facility. Why it matters: Lack of
Funds back anti-predation front-runners
Beef producers welcome new predation prevention program
Work from a three-year pilot project aimed at understanding the livestock sector’s predator problem has become provincial policy. On April 25, the federal and provincial governments jointly announced the Livestock Predation Prevention Program, funded through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. Why it matters: Manitoba livestock producers lose thousands of animals every year to wild predators.
Stranded livestock land back in Australia after Red Sea turn-back
Reuters – Thousands of sheep and cattle that were stuck on a ship forced to abandon passage through the Red Sea in January have begun disembarking at the same Australian port they left nearly six weeks prior, Australia’s agriculture ministry said Feb.12. The MV Bahijah sailed from Fremantle, Western Australia on Jan. 5 for Israel
Manage ewes now for lambing success
A little attention now will make the most of feed and allow producers to be proactive on livestock health
After a mild fall and hopefully a prosperous breeding season, many sheep producers are turning their attention to lambing season and management of bred ewes. “A primary concern as we transition to winter months is feed resources and identifying expected grain and forage requirements for pregnant ewes,” said Travis Hoffman, sheep specialist with North Dakota
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