Australia’s Sheep Clip Surges Past Record Mark
Australia’s sheep flock nears 121 million, a rise of about 11 million in 11 years. New South Wales holds around 50 to 54 million. Victoria up by 4 million. South Australia over 4 million. Improved pastures and water lift drives, wool prices and wartime trade distortions also shape totals. Cattle numbers show a decline, while the wool clip is now larger than a decade ago. Rabbit control and wartime demand influence markets. expected further gains in the clip are noted.
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Dunstan Flock
N.S W
Dunstan
Thay
Charleville
Grampian Strang
Rane
Rosewood
Dumospot
Charleville San
Australia
New South Wales
Otal Bay
Wren
South Australia
Rythes
Sydney
Winchcombe
Carson
Merino Nutrition Study Reveals Wool Growth Impact
A 12 month report on Merino nutrition shows high plane feeding boosts wool production and alters fleece traits. Compared to a low nutrition group, high nourished sheep develop mature proportions faster, with larger fiber diameters and greater staple length. low diet animals remain more leggy.
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Ina
Ed Seriva
SSS
Adelaide
New England
South Africa Drives Sheep Pest Research Expansion
South Africa gains momentum in blowfly studies with tenfold more effort than Australia. At a station 16 researchers study larval development, lure experiments use plant-based attractants, and work aims to breed impervious sheep. Skinfolds reduce merino wool value, while wool tests link grain to fiber behavior under drought.
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Havens
Salt Wittout
Total
Synthetic fuel era sparks steel alloy breakthrough
Germany’s prewar imports and stock buildup feed talk of a new thin alloy steel for vehicles. Officials claim it is stronger than aviation duralumin, rust resistant, heat stable, and lighter than aluminum, with a high price around £200 per ton. Demand could lower costs through larger production.
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America
Alvereft
Soo
Tt le
Thang
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Charleville Telephone
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