Publication Date
2024
Publisher
State of Western Australia (Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development)
City
Perth
Abstract
Given the poor seasonal conditions and low prices experienced in 2023/24, the Western Australian (WA) sheep industry is experiencing a period of very poor industry sentiment often compared to that seen in the 1990’s following the collapse of the wool reserve price scheme.
These difficult times mean producers have had to make production decisions for their businesses which may have flow on effects for the entire state flock. One commonly discussed option by industry and consultants was to join less ewes to reduce the feed burden on farm and help mitigate losses due to low prices. This computer modelling aimed to investigate the impact of reduced joining rates on the WA flock over three years.
Number of Pages
11
Keywords
changing joining rates, Western Australia, sheep flock
Disciplines
Sheep and Goat Science
Recommended Citation
Pritchett, K.
(2024), The impact of changing joining rates on the Western Australian sheep flock. State of Western Australia (Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development), Perth. Report.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/ap_researchrpts/5
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