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Progress of AWI R&D on mulesing alternatives
This report outlines the progress of the research and development undertaken by AWI into alternatives to mulesing. The report includes details about the technology and progress of clips, intradermal injections, breeding, the genome mapping of the sheep blowfly and other related technologies and initiatives.
Published: August 2008
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LiceBoss Insight Fact Sheet
LiceBoss is a new decision support system developed by AWI which can help woolgrowers control lice more effectively, minimise pesticide residues and reduce the cost of lice control.
Code: AH022 Published: February 2008
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Road to 2010: Protecting our markets
Information on the reasons why the Australian wool industry made the decision to phase out conventional mulesing by 2010.
Code: AH021 Published: September 2007
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Alternatives to Diazinon
This fact sheet provides information for wool and sheep producers about options for the control of sheep lice.
Code: AH020 Published: July 2007
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Road to 2010: Q&A
Fact sheet
20 woolgrowers' questions answered about the phase-out of conventional mulesing.
Code: AH019 Published: May 2007
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Mulesing - The facts
Fact sheet
The Australian wool industry has made a commitment to develop alternatives to conventional mulesing and to phase out conventional mulesing by 31 December 2010.
Code: AH018 Published: May 2007
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Breeding for breech flystrike reduction
Insight fact sheet
Naturally bare breech Merinos could be the key to a permanently robust and manageable form of breech fly strike reduction within one’s flock.
Code: GW023 Published: October 2006
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Faecal Egg counting on Lifetime Wool Project sites - Final Report June 2005
This report provides results of faecal worm egg counts undertaken on the Lifetime wool trial sites and includes preliminary information of the relationships between ewe condition score, FOO availability from day 90 of pregnancy until weaning and internal parasitism of ewes and their lambs.
Code: AH015 Published: June 2005
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Clip alternative to mulesing
Insight fact sheet
A simple clip could provide Australian sheep producers with an alternative to mulesing.
Code: AH014 Published: March 2007
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Battling the Blowfly
Insight fact sheet
This publication shows AWI's wide-ranging approach to control of sheep blowfly. Research includes the development of a non-surgical alternative to mulesing, genetic solutions, biocontrol methods, and improvements in the use of controls available through integrated pest management.
Code: AH002 Published: July 2006
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Lice Detection Test
Insight fact sheet
A summary of the work being undertaken by AWI to develop a dipstick-style lice detection test for use in-shed by woolgrowers.
Code: AH003 Published: October 2004
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Integrated Parasite Management
Insight fact sheet
A summary of an AWI-funded three-year project to address the problems of internal and external parasites through highlighting integrated parasite management (IPM) solutions.
Code: AH004 Published: September 2006
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For more information about integrated parasite management visit wool.com.au/ipm
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WormBoss
A useful decision support tool to help producers and farm advisors consider the key issues when deciding whether to drench a mob of sheep. It includes comprehensive information on Australian worm management practices, worms, drenches, and sheep.
Code: AH005 Published: 2005
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WormBoss Insight Fact Sheet
WormBoss is a tool that has been developed by AWI and the Australian Sheep Industry CRC to help producers maximise the timing and effectiveness of drenching and other worm management practices.
Code: AH016 Published: October 2006
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Feral Dog and Fox Control
Insight fact sheet
A summary of AWI’s three-year project to develop additional viable feral dog and fox control technologies.
Code: AH006 Published: October 2005
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First Aid - 1080 and Your Dog
Developed in conjunction with the Pest Animal Control Cooperative Research Centre.
Any easy-to-read booklet that provides basic first aid information for suspected 1080 poisoning of dogs. This is an excellent resource for woolgrowers in fox baiting areas and for anyone using the poison 1080.
Code: AH007 Published: 2004
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Download: pestanimal.crc.org.au (PDF 390Kb)
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Fox Impacts in Tasmania
Developed in conjunction with the Pest Animal Control Cooperative Research Centre.
Outfox II - video (producer version)
This video assists Tasmanian woolgrowers to help rid Tasmania of the fox. It includes information on the presence of foxes in Tasmania; their biology, and devastating impacts, and control methods on Australia's mainland. Another version of this video is available for vertebrate pest field officers.
Code: AH008 Published: 2003
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VHS cassette, running time 15 minutes
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Outfox II - Farm Notes (Issues 1-4)
Four case studies, prepared for Tasmanian woolgrowers, which demonstrate how mainland wool enterprises deal with the continual threat of foxes.
Code: AH009 Published: 2003
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Exotic Diseases: A Blueprint for Wool Industry Investment
A review commissioned by AWI to assess exotic disease threats to the wool industry and identify critical gaps in Australia’s preparedness to meet those threats.
Code: AH010 Published: July 2001
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Costs of OJD for Australian Sheep Producers and Options for Assistance
A report that estimates the annual costs of Ovine Johne’s Disease (OJD) for Australian sheep producers, assesses options for financial assistance and assesses the benefits and costs of alternative regulatory scenarios.
Code: AH011 Published: August 2003
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Quantitative Assessment of the Risk of Ovine Johne's Disease in Sheep Flocks
A study of restrictions regarding the movement of sheep due to the risk of transmitting Ovine Johne's Disease (OJD) between zones. The study explores the feasibility of a sheep trading system based on a quantitative assessment of OJD risk.
Code: AH012 Published: March 2003
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