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AWI Dealing with shearing cuts Factsheet
Shearing is a dynamic process, therefore skin cuts can occur. They must be taken seriously and treated appropriately. Shearing cuts can be a severe animal welfare issue and may have long term consequences for the animal.
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Best-practice shearing and crutching
Ensuring shearing sheds are safe workplaces not only helps to reduce injuries and accidents but also helps to attract and retain shearers and shed staff, and improve productivity and profitability of the wool industry. This article dives further into best-practice shearing and crutching.
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Agtech wrap: recent agtech developments for woolgrowers
A few recent agtech developments relevant for woolgrowers to keep you up-to-date with the latest.
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Wool bioharvesting technique aims to provide woolgrowers with choice
A shortage of skilled shearers and increased costs of shearing are presenting a threat to the Australian wool industry. Wool harvesting is a key priority of AWI’s Strategic Plan 2022-2025. In addition to significant investment in training of shearers and wool handlers, AWI is also investing in innovative approaches to wool harvesting.
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