The CRC for Sheep Industry Innovation (Sheep CRC) was established for a term of seven years with effect from July 2007 until June 2014 to undertake research and delivery of innovation to the Australian sheep industry. The role of the CRC is to facilitate transformation of the sheep industry through making sheep easier to manage, developing the production and processing of meat and wool to meet increasing consumer expectations and by increasing the uptake of new technologies by industry.
The quarterly review of progress to March 2013 identified very pleasing progress in development of the Wool HandleMeter™. A number of issues that were proving difficult to resolve have now been fixed and we have both the Wool ComfortMeter™ and Wool HandleMeter™ available for commercial testing through a research Pilot Project being conducted with AWTA.
The completion of a number of research activities across the CRC portfolio is facilitating preparation of a significant number of research papers. There are three special edition publications under preparation devoted to CRC research. The Journal Meat Science, the Journal of the Textile Institute and Animal Production Science are all in the process of publishing special volumes of CRC peer-reviewed research papers. This will mean approximately 30 new publications describing CRC research outcomes becoming available in the next two to three months.
The order of the new 12k SNP product for delivery by the end of May represents an important milestone in the delivery of genomic information. This “medium density” SNP chip will form the basis of commercial delivery of genomic testing through Sheep Genetics.
The focus for FY14 is firmly on adoption activities and we are hoping to exceed our obligations in terms of industry impact from the seven-year CRC program.
There has been good progress in finalising details for the extension application. The three new program areas and their budgets are well defined and the process of completing the business plan and associated schedules has commenced.
Superwhites Using Genomics to ‘Meat’ Future Expectations
Wednesday 8th of May 2013
Sheep guide focuses on more money from less work
Monday 29th of April 2013
Tick of excellence for Sheep CRC Governance
Monday 15th of April 2013
Commercial testing underway for Wool ComfortMeter and Wool HandleMeter
Tuesday 9th of April 2013
ASBVs deliver more profitable Merinos at Tarcutta
Wednesday 3rd of April 2013
Time running out for sheep producers to snap up DNA parentage tests
Monday 18th of March 2013
Sheep industry maps out future research priorities
Wednesday 6th of March 2013
ASBVs take the pressure out of ram buying at Dandaragan
Friday 1st of March 2013
Genetic Service Provider Training - Melbourne (VIC)
Tuesday 21st to Thursday 23rd of May 2013
For further information contact Lu Hogan on 0427 687 432 or Sheep Genetics on 02 6773 2948.
For further information contact Lu Hogan on 0427 687 432 or Sheep Genetics on 02 6773 2948.
This training will be hosted by Sheep Genetics.
2013 Sheep Production Seminar - Cowra (NSW)
Wednesday 29th of May
To RSVP to attend contact 02 6349 9777 or Tracy Lamb at tracy.lamb@dpi.nsw.gov.au
To RSVP to attend contact 02 6349 9777 or Tracy Lamb at tracy.lamb@dpi.nsw.gov.au
This seminar will be held at the Cowra Agricultural Research Station - the $30.00/head cost will cover printed proceedings, morning tea and lunch.
RamSelect workshop - Dookie College (VIC)
Thursday 30th of May
This workshop is being hosted by Toland Merino. Please RSVP by 23rd May to Anna Toland on 0438 981 605 / anna@tolandmerino.com.au or to Kevin White at GOTAFE ON 0428 574 777.
This workshop is being hosted by Toland Merino. Please RSVP by 23rd May to Anna Toland on 0438 981 605 / anna@tolandmerino.com.au or to Kevin White at GOTAFE ON 0428 574 777.
Rams are purchased on one day of the year, however their effect on your flock continues for many years. Making sure you buy the right genes for production, quality and disease resistance ensures the ram you choose is a wise investment. RamSelect is a one day workshop building confidence to: select rams for all breeds; define your breeding objective; assess rams using figures...
RamSelect workshop - Woolumbool via Lucindale (SA)
Friday 31st of May
RSVP by 31st May to Phil Clothier on 08 8765 8026 / 0427 658 026 or via email to woolumbool@bigpond.com
RSVP by 31st May to Phil Clothier on 08 8765 8026 / 0427 658 026 or via email to woolumbool@bigpond.com
Confident ram selection and purchase - Rams are purchased on one day of the year but their effect on your flock lasts for many years. Make sure you buy the right genes for production, quality and disease resistance. MERINOSELECT and LAMBPLAN breeding values help to select rams that will breed the best progeny for you. RamSelect: A practical one day workshop building...
BESTWOOL/BESTLAMB Conference, Benalla (VIC)
Tuesday 25th to Wednesday 26th of June 2013
Further details will be provided soon.
Further details will be provided soon.
The conference will commence with a dinner on 25th June, to be followed with the full conference on 26th June.
Sheep CRC Wool Mini Conference - Melbourne (VIC)
Thursday 5th of September
For further information contact Helen Sisson on 02 6773 1317.
For further information contact Helen Sisson on 02 6773 1317.
As part of Wool Week the Sheep CRC will host a Wool Mini Conference - details will be uploaded as soon as they are finalised.
Sheep CRC Conference 2014 in conjunction with LambEx 2014
Wednesday 9th to Friday 11th of July 2014
