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The WoolOn Creative and Fashion Society is changing tack for its 2020 event in August in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic.

Shearing has been deemed an essential service, but people must come first, says Mike Barrowcliffe, NZ Shearing Contractors Association president.

Prolonged dry conditions in rural Australia are taking a toll on its national sheep flock.

Wool trading on both sides of the Tasman is back up and running after a cyberattack on industry software provider Talman.

There is no “one-size fits all” approach when it comes to effective prevention and treatment of flystrike.

The wool industry continues to face challenges with depressed wool prices for a third year in a row, says Primary Wool Cooperative chair Janette Osborne.

Prices were up on average $400 at the 30^th Annual Kikitangeo Romney stud ram sale. 

A product that could reduce the need for anthelmintics during lamb weaning has received government funding for a trial.

News of a world-first tool that gives New Zealand sheep farmers the ability to breed animals that emit less methane has been positively received locally and internationally.

Most of the damage caused by facial eczema (FE) is subclinical (no obvious external signs) and goes unnoticed until it’s too late, comments Agritrade.