Industry research and development

AWI is undertaking research and development into several alternatives to mulesing.

  • Clips

    The concept of clipping developed from the idea that it may be possible to create a similar effect as mulesing without creating an open wound and resolving the pain issues.

  • Needleless intradermal injections

    The needleless applicator delivers a measured dose of formulation one millimetre into the skin – not through the skin, nor into the muscle. This causes necrosis (death of the skin cells) in the treated area. A bruise forms, followed by a scab which dries and falls off, leaving the stretched skin underneath.

  • Breeding

    Sires with a possible genetic make-up that are completely wool free in the crutch and inner hind legs may hold the genetic keys to breeding animals that do not need to be either mulesed or crutched.

  • Genome mapping of the sheep blowfly

    This project involves genome mapping of the sheep blowfly to identify potential opportunities for alternative methods of control. A better understanding of the blowfly genome may assist in identifying areas of potential vulnerability.

  • Other technologies

    AWI has undertaken, and continues to undertake, research into various other technologies and initiatives to combat flystrike.

Road to 2010

Using clips on 2008 lambs

You can express your interest in using Clips as an alternative to Mulesing on some or all of your 2008 drop lambs by printing out, completing, and faxing the PDF version of the form).

Roadshows - WA

Katanning - 7 July
Merredin - 8 July
Three Springs 9 July
Moora - 10 July
Bridgeley - 11 July


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