Use this tool to view the latest pregnancy scanning rates (reproductive rate) of WA sheep flocks. Choose to see the whole data set or refine the results to show by time of lambing, by year or by s
Use this tool to determine the impact on flock structure over six years of changes made to retaining or selling classes of sheep or changing the weaning ratio.
Selling or changing breeding numbers can have a profound impact on the on-going structure of the flock. It is important to determine the changes to the flock over many years to understand the impa
Despite potentially elevated grain prices, strong prices for meat and wool mean that Western Australian sheep farmers can confidently supplementary feed their underweight ewes this summer/autumn.
Sheep producers interested in learning more about opportunities in the Middle East meat market have been invited to participate in a study tour to the region early next year.
A little knowledge of the nutritional value of your supplementary feeds can save you a lot of money and hassle. In dry seasons in particular, it is likely that farmers will need to start supplement
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) continues to work with the WA sheep industry towards improved animal welfare outcomes for exported livestock and respond to cha
Reproduction rates (foetuses per ewe joined) across the WA flock vary hugely and depend on seasonal conditions and nutrition. Marking rates in 2017 across the agricultural region for Merinos was
The Implications of management decisions on the WA sheep flock in response to changing markets report looks at ways that management decisions made by producers can significantly change the
