The determined sheep had completely taken over Mountain Drive in Santa Barbara, presenting residents with an abnormal traffic ...

Scald control: The manner in which sheep are footbathed will have a big influence on lameness control. Teagasc experience shows that the practice of running through a footbath as they exit a pen has ...

File picture. Shearing teams face larger gaps between jobs this year amid a reduced sheep flock and declining wool production, potentially leading to more competitive costs.

The decline in wool production means shearing runs are expected to be shorter this year. File picture. Shearing teams face larger gaps between jobs this year amid a reduced sheep flock and declining ...

File picture. Shearing teams face larger gaps between jobs this year amid a reduced sheep flock and declining wool production, potentially leading to more competitive costs.

Shearing rates, which lifted during Covid, have also fallen, with few paying much above the award of $3.84/sheep with $4/sheep now common, he said. Yulecart sheep producer Brad Venning said the ...

The brushless motor means the battery lasts longer, offering the ability to crutch up to 400 sheep from a single charge. The design features a traditional Lister handpiece barrel with a direct drive ...

This year’s interhouse shearing and woolhandlingchampionships at Feilding had a professional atmosphere with commentary from Dannevirke commentator Tuma Mullins. Advertisement Advertise with NZME.

The 2025 Mike McWilliams Memorial Shearing Contest will feature one additional caveat: the winner will walk away with a berth on the next U.S. National Team.