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May 2008

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NEWS SHEETNEWS SHEET INFORMATION THAT MOHAIR PRODUCERS NEED TO KNOW

May 2008 30th—Weeds on the Menu—Field Day at Wangaratta Vic. Contact Dao Thai on 03 9207 5547 (See 4) June 2008 23rd—Hunter Region Open Committee Meeting Maitland Bowling Club 7.30pm 29th—Gidgegannup Small Farms Field Day, Gidgegannup WA. July 2008 18 – 21st A.S.B.A. Show at the Bendigo showgrounds. Contact Mr Andrew Ternouth Ph: 03 54395094 www.sheepshow.com

What’s On... MOHAIR REUNION SUCCESS (by Mike Doak) Approximately 40 past and present breeders attended a well organised and pleasant day at Gidgegannup on Saturday 3rd May. Breeders travelled from as far a field as Mukinbudin, Albany and Busselton and all parts within. Some stalwarts of the angora and mohair industry from the past who put in so much effort into either bringing in genetics, showing or the administration side of things here in WA all came together with present day breeders to chat about the past and present, and to partake of a most enjoyable BBQ lunch.

Inside this issue ...

WA Reunion 1, 11

Aust Buck Field Trial 4

RIRDC Survey results 6-7

NMP Sale Results 8-9

Land Transport Standards 10

AMMO Sale 12-13

Int Year of Natural Fibres 14

Reg/Div News 14

Australasian on the Move 14

The Things we do 15

Cape Sales 15

Shearers 16

Mohair in the Media 16

Back Row -- George Burt, Garry Atwell, Ed Rogister, Don Orchard, John Harris, Alan Harley, Margaret Addison, Des Addison. 3rd Row -- Mick Doak, Kevin O'Neill, Glenys O'Neill, Delys Brown, Jenny-lee Christison, Margaret Atwell, Teresa Harley, Bev Cooper, Sue Jordan. 2nd Row -- Win Burt, Bob Christison, Jan Rogister, Wendy Day, Mavis Handyside, Thelma Christison, Fay Harris, Alma Fletcher, Althea Larke, Grayden Pascoe. 1st Row -- Jane Orchard, Helen Williams, Don Bird, Bev Prideaux, Rosa Potalivo, Graham Larke, Frank Cooper. Photo Courtesy Jane Orchard

A very interesting display of past memorabilia including old articles, magazines, photos, mohair from original Texan imports, old sale catalogues etc, was keenly perused by all in attendance. The angora & mohair industry body, which is now known as Mohair Australia Ltd, saw its beginnings here in WA in the 1960’s. The number of angoras being run here at present has dwindled, from the high interest period of the 1980s’ to 2000. There is still a keen band of breeders who run them throughout the state. It has been remarkable to see the difference in the confirmation of the angora goat and the mohair they carry from those past years to the present day. We have certainly come along way with the animals we run today and much of that success has to go to past breeders, their initiatives in bringing in the new genetics from Texas and South Africa and the breeding and selection done by all since. More photos page 11

Mohair Australia Limited

DIVISION/REGION PRESIDENTS

MOHAIR AUSTRALIA BOARD MEMBERS Andrew Gossip

Website Co-ordinator ‘Border Park” PO Box 50

FRANCES SA 5262 Phone/Fax: (08) 8765 1117

Mobile: 0431 474 554 Email: [email protected]

Board Member responsible for South Australia and Western Australia

Alan Dunstan

Treasurer 4 Emmas Lane Windera, Orange NSW 2800

Ph/Fax 02 6365 0777 Email: [email protected]

Board Member responsible for Queensland

Cheryl McCormick Company Secretary

OFFICE CONTACT DETAILS Hours – Tuesday to Friday 10am to 3pm

*Note- Closed Mondays Mohair Australia Limited P O Box 22, 147 East Street, NARRANDERA NSW 2700

Phone: (02) 6959 2069 Fax: (02) 6959 1817 email: [email protected] website www.mohair.org.au

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included as separate files in high resolution format. Articles for publication must be submitted by 15th monthly to be published in that month.

QUEENSLAND Division President Graham Dau 17 Reuchle Rd Glencoe QLD 4352 Phone: (07) 4630 0250 Fax: (07) 4630 0236 Mobile: 0418 716 670 Email: [email protected]

SOUTH AUSTRALIA Division President Greg Peterson ‘Glen Vimy Cottage’ River Road Hahndorf SA 5245 Phone: (08) 8388 1767 Email: [email protected]

TASMANIA Division President Mary Orledge PO Box 111 Deloraine Tas 7304 Ph 03 6362 2594 Email [email protected]

Western Region Leonie Scott ‘Glenroy’ Loombah Road Yeoval NSW 2868 Phone: (02) 6846 4178 Email: [email protected] Hunter Region Dave Richards 2234 Glendonbrook Road GRESFORD NSW 2337 Phone: (02) 4938 9583 Fax: (02) 4938 9133 Email: [email protected] South Eastern Region Ron Harris ‘Currajong Common’ Burragate VIA Bega NSW 2550 Phone/Fax: (02) 6496 7174 Email: [email protected]

WESTERN AUSTRALIA Division President Jane Orchard Redmond Farm Redmond WA 6327 Phone 08 9845 3139 Email: [email protected]

VICTORIA Division President Geoffrey Pfitzner PO Box 1732 Geelong 3220 Phone 0411 377 773 Email: [email protected] East Central Region Laurel Shera-Jones 350 Evans Rd Nangana Vic 3781 Phone 03 5968 0034 Email: [email protected] North Central Region Pat Gill PO Box 35 Heathcote Vic 3523 Ph 03 54332809 North East Region Geoff James 1185 Mansfield –Whitfield Rd Bridge Creek VIA Mansfield VIC 3723 Phone: (03) 5776 9585 Western Region Des White P O Box 65 Goroke Vic 3412 Ph 03 5585 9912 Email [email protected]

NEW SOUTH WALES Division President Bill Smith ‘Inwood’ Lindsay Road, North Rothbury NSW 2335 Phone: (02) 4938 7536 Fax: (02) 4938 7555 Email: [email protected] Central Region Doug Stapleton Cudal Mohair Stud ‘Gundamain’ The Escort Way, Cudal NSW 2864 Phone: (02) 6364 2132 Fax: (02) 6364 2323 Email: [email protected] Eastern Region David Payne ‘Bernelea’ Lot 3 Wombeyan Caves Road Mittagong 2575 Phone 02 4878 5555 [email protected] Riverina Region Keith Cowen ‘Yarran Park’ Weethalle NSW 2669 Phone: (02) 6975 6239 Email: [email protected].

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Margaret and Doug Nicholls from Nugong Pastoral Company in Victoria

would like to thank - • Craig Clancy and AMMO Ltd for the preparation of the sale offering on 9th May

• Dewavrin Australia for purchasing the bale of AFKID (A Fine Kid) at the top sale price of 3200c./kg

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AMMO Ltd Technical Officer, Craig Clancy and Margaret and Doug Nicholls with their bale of 215kgs of AFKID (Micron 25.3 CVD 28.9 Yield 85.2% - As well as being the highest priced line sold, this offering was also the highest yielding bale in the catalogue. Doug Nicholls said he was pleased to see grower lines offered and encouraged other producers to submit whole bales of grower lines and to be present when the offering is sold. Top price was achieved after initially passing in the bale and negotiating privately after the sale.

NSW Division of Mohair Australia Ltd

Australian Angora Buck Field Trial and Sale

The general concept of a Buck Performance Trial and Sale was adopted by the NSW Division at its meeting on the 19th April, 2008. The trial will be run at the ALAMO CUDAL Stud at CUDAL NSW from 1st August to the 1st February 2009. The NSW Division will invite all Mohair Australia stud breeders to complete an "Expression of Interest" application to take part in this Trial. Depending on the number of replies, studs will be invited to enter teams of 3, 12 month old bucks which will be delivered to Cudal on the 1-3rd August, bare shorn (or to be shorn on arrival). Animals will be vaccinated with 6 in 1 and JD, weighed, tagged, drenched and inspected for footrot. The animals will be placed on grazing oats and be offered oat grain for a limited period to limit transport shock and facilitate settling in. Animals will be run together on "pasture" for 6 months and weighed monthly to ensure continued weight gain. The object of the exercise is to demonstrate paddock performance of the bucks and to sell the animals at the end of the trial. The trial is not a competition but will be a demonstration of performance and a sale of animals produced under uniform conditions and without elaborate preparation. On the 31st January animals will be penned for inspection. In the afternoon they will be shorn and the fleeces weighed, tested using a Fleecscan/Laserscan machine (note; mid side samples will be taken 2 weeks before this to provide continuity of tests), classed and valued using test results. Weight indexes for each trait (body wt, fleece weight, staple length, fibre diameter, CV and value, as well as a South African Fineness Indexes), will be calculated. A catalogue prepared from pedigree and performance information for an auction sale on the 1st February. Animals and fleeces will be displayed for the sale. Here is a program which can do the calculations. indexer (see web site) While breeders will have the opportunity to remove one (1) inferior animal from the sale (if this occurs), all data will be published. Breeders will have the right to purchase their own animals should they feel that a particular animal warrants keeping. The NSW Division will charge a fee of 5% on all sales but sales will be treated as between vendor and purchaser as with the NATS 2008 sale. The fleeces will become the property of Cudal Mohair Stud by way of recovery of cost of running the Trial and will be sold through National Mohair Pool. National Mohair Pool will cover the cost of Fleecescan and so will be a co-sponsor of this Trial with Alamo Cudal. Unsold animals will be sold to an abattoir and breeders will be paid an average price per head less a 5% fee from the NSW Division. Breeders would be able to retain their unsold animals if removed on the Sale day. The NSW Division will appoint a management committee headed by Doug Stapleton and Steve Roots (NSW Division Secretary) from the participating stud breeders, and this committee will have control of all decisions relating to the management and sale of animals. The NSW Division is enthusiastic about this trial and urges all breeders to consider an entry. It should be noted that the trial is limited to 20 teams of 3 animals. On-going information on this trial will appear on the www.alamocudal.com.au web site and my offer to provide an opening bid of $2000 for one of the top SA Fineness Index animals, stands. Doug Stapleton Trial and Sale Coordinator, NSW Division.



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This will be held at the Alamo/Cudal Stud at Cudal NSW

Entries are for 3, 12 month old bucks holding Animal Record Forms

Arrival Date at Cudal – 1st to 3rd August, 2008

Inspection, shearing and Sale date 31st January and 1st February 2009.

More information available from: NSW Division Secretary, Steven Roots, (02) 6366 9444 or [email protected]

Alamo Cudal Stud, Doug Stapleton, (02) 6364 2132 or [email protected]

For progress reports see www.alamocudal.com.au

NATIONAL MOHAIR POOL

02, 6364 2097, 02. 6364 2132, 0429 600 101

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A fully tested and fully reported selling system, since 1980

RIRDC Mohair Industry Survey 2008 Purpose To obtain information from mohair stakeholders to assist in the development of the RIRDC Rare

Natural (Animal) Fibres Five Year Plan 2009-2014 Method A written survey was distributed to stakeholders via brokers, through Mohair Australia and in

response to enquiries. Responses were received by mail (postal). Major Findings

• There were 65 respondents • The respondents were stakeholders in –

Production 57, Processing or Brokering 4, Wholesaling/Retailing 2, Research 4, Extension/Training/Consulting 4 [some respondents were multiple stakeholders]

• Length of time in the above role/s Range 1-38 years with 66% between 20 and 30 years

• Area for production 75% 0-200ha 25% 200ha and above

• Future Area of Production Plans - 35 Constant, 7 Minor Increase, 7 Major Increase, 7 Decrease • 80% are members of an industry association mainly Mohair Australia • Industry Strengths (as % of responses)

Unique Fibre that blends well with traditional fibre 89% Australia has feed that is well grazed and utilized by goats 85% High Standard of Research Capability 46% High Standard publication to communicate industry and research findings 31% High Standard of capability in processing 19% Strong Industry Organisation 17%

Industry Weaknesses (as % of responses) Insufficient population size to influence major fibre markets 82% Resistance to diversification to produce rare natural fibres 58% Industry Association should have more unity 55% Research capacity is small 46% Production per animal is low 27% Genetics need improving 26% Industry Opportunities (as % responses) Identifying (and overcoming) impediments in increasing industry size and diversification opportunities

85% Improving genetics and reproduction 79% Utilising livestock products (eg meat) other than fibre 71% Fostering appropriate value adding in processing 71% Developing more international linkages for research and industry leaders 69% Industry Threats Decrease in the number of large size producers 93% Drought 77% Exotic and endemic diseases 61% Reduction of the research capability 56%

• Actively involved in RIRDC projects 23% • Awareness of RIRDC research - Yes 54%; No 36%; Yes but not relevant to the respondent 10% • How information is accessed from RIRDC Projects 10 ways of which 27% is by industry contacts; 23% is by

industry publications; 22% is by word of mouth; 13% by RIRDC publications; 15% other • 46% of the RIRDC information received is via electronic and 43% is hard copy • As a result of previous research findings the following changes in production (from 35 respondents) 43%

minor increase in production; 40% no increase and 17% significant increase • With respect to the strategies in the present 5 Year Plan (2003-2008)the present importance were judged



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(1 not important, 5 very important) – Improving productivity to encourage retention of large scale producers and stimulate investment in the industry 4.5, Textile Technology for value adding 4.4, Innovation in genetics and reproduction 4.2, Planning and implementing R&D with industry 4.00, Identifying drought and disease management strategies 4.0, Developing international linkages to improve identification of market signs 3.9, Better management grazing and systems 3.9, Facilitating more training and/or education to increase research capacity 3.8

R&D Priorities There were 19 areas of R&D identified. The most common subjects were - Genetics 23% Market Research 20% Identify and overcoming impediments to increase production 14% (also recognized an industry development priority) Animal Productivity 8% Nutrition 7% Drench resistance, identifying type of drench, registration of drenches 6% Drought Management 5% Textile Technology 4% Classing of mohair especially fibre measurement on from 4% Reproduction particularly kid survival 4% Others 5% Compiled by Peter McInnes. Manager, Rare and Natural Fibres Program RIRDC 1 May 2008

Weaner goats at Cooradigbee Photo Courtesy Ian Cathles


NMP SaleNATIONAL MOHAIR POOL P/L ABN 15 008 614 177

The Escort Way, CUDAL NSW 2864 Phone 02 63642097, 0263642132. Fax 0263642323 Email [email protected]

Report on the 08‐1 Pool

National’s first 2008 pool comprised 29,538kg offered at auction on May 16 and 1400kg of contract‐grown long wig mohair. This pool was characterised by larger clips of stronger mohair due possibly to the dry but generally favourable grow‐ing conditions, and growers are to be commended for some excellent quality consignments. National’s policy of testing grower lots allowed the identification of a considerable amount of mohair with fibre diameters above what the visual appearance suggested. This resulted in remarkably superior Young Goat (YG)and Fine Fine Hair (FFH) lines as well as a larger than usual offering of strong adult mohair. Despite the high quality offering, the auction sale saw a lack of support by all buyers and, on adult and outsort lines, a reticence to come to the prices reached at the previous week’s Australian sale. Once again, NMP was forced to pass in a number of lots during the course of the auction, and negotiate with buyers at its conclusion. Although we were ultimately successful in achieving a 100% clearance, prices generally demonstrated the effect of a small num‐ber of buyers with limited orders. Fine Kid mohair reached a high of $29.50/kg and prices for fibre under 32 microns were acceptable in historical terms. Adult fibre failed to reach levels of the previous 12 months. The one‐off, long mohair order (for adult fibre over 16cm in length) was supplied at a contract price of $15/kg, a considerable premium over the normal adult fibre price. This order was a small but significant specialised form of production which has been shown to be possible and rewarding. Quotations. $A/kg greasy ‐ Average = $8.40/kg greasy AFKID and BFKID 29.50. AKID 20.00, BKID 19.00, CKID 18.50. ASKID 12.00, BSKID 11.00, AYG 9.20, SBYG 9.20, BYG 9.20 & 9.10, CYG 8.00. SOGFH 15.00, AFFH and BFFH 6.00, AFFHK and BFFHK 4.90, AFH 5.60, BFH 5.20, CFFH 5.50 ABH 4.70, FHKK 4.25, COT 5.60, LSTN 3.05, HSTN 3.00, FHV 3.05 and KIDV 17.10. The next sale will be held on the 14th November with pools closing in early October. Growers are urged to deliver their fibre as soon as possible to help reduce the work load of pool staff in the last weeks before the sale.


NATIONAL MOHAIR POOL P/L ABN 15 008 614 177 The Escort Way, CUDAL NSW 2864 Phone 02 63642097, 0263642132. Fax 0263642323 Email [email protected] Test Results Summary and Prices for Mohair Sale 08-1, Masonic Centre, Sydney, Friday 16TH MAY 2008, 10.30am.

Lot Class Nett No. IWTO Schlum Diameter VM Split Clean CV Color Price Amount Kg bales Yld % Yld % um % % Kg % Y-Z $/KG $ 1 FHKK 587 3 89.5 85.8 35.0 1.1 0.3/0.8/0.0525 40.6 10.5 4.25 2494.75 2 CFFH 1367 7 85.3 82.9 32.5 0.3 0.0/0.3/0.01166 32.9 10.6 5.50 7518.50 3 CFFH 1000 5 84.0 81.0 34.2 0.7 0.1/0.6/0.0840 32.7 9.9 5.50 5500.00 4 BFFHK1556 8 86.2 83.0 35.7 0.8 0.1/0.6/0.11341 34.5 10.4 4.90 7624.40 5 AFFHK 824 4 86.4 83.0 36.6 0.9 0.1/0.8/0.0712 30.3 10.6 4.90 4037.60 6 BFH 2018 10 82.7 79.8 35.6 0.6 0.1/0.5/0.01669 30.1 10.4 5.20 10493.60 7 BFH 1810 9 83.3 79.9 36.1 0.9 0.1/0.8/0.01446 31.0 10.4 5.20 9412.00 8 AFH 791 4 85.3 81.6 36.2 1.1 0.0/1.0/0.1675 29.6 10.2 5.60 4429.60 9 BFFH 1685 9 80.7 77.8 33.4 0.6 0.0/0.6/0.01360 29.0 10.1 6.00 10110.00 10 AFFH 940 5 85.1 81.5 33.0 1.0 0.2/0.8/0.0800 29.7 10.0 6.00 5640.00 11 CYG 415 2 80.5 77.4 31.8 0.7 0.2/0.5/0.0334 30.5 11.5 8.00 3320.00 12 BYG 1830 9 83.0 80.6 31.2 0.3 0.1/0.2/0.01519 29.5 10.0 9.10 16653.00 13 BYG 1323 7 84.6 81.2 31.5 0.9 0.1/0.8/0.01119 28.6 10.1 9.20 12171.60 14 SBYG 1608 8 80.0 77.3 31.2 0.5 0.0/0.5/0.01286 26.3 10.7 9.20 14793.60 15 AYG 1417 7 80.3 77.6 31.6 0.5 0.0/0.5/0.01138 26.9 9.9 9.20 13036.40 16 BSKID 608 3 83.7 80.3 28.4 0.9 0.0/0.9/0.0509 28.9 10.5 11.00 6688.00 17 ASKID 997 5 80.4 77.7 28.9 0.5 0.1/0.4/0.0802 29.8 10.2 12.00 11964.00 18 CKID 325 2 82.9 78.9 24.1 1.2 0.1/1.1/0.0269 32.4 10.1 18.50 6012.50 19 BKID 732 4 82.3 79.4 27.1 0.6 0.1/0.5/0.0602 31.7 9.2 19.00 13908.00 20 AKID 204 1 83.4 78.8 26.6 1.6 0.5/1.1/0.0170 27.4 10.4 20.00 4080.00 21 BFKID 1033 5 85.3 82.1 23.6 0.8 0.1/0.7/0.0881 30.1 9.9 29.50 30473.50 22 AFKID 391 2 87.6 82.0 24.5 2.2 0.7/1.5/0.0343 29.0 9.9 29.50 11534.50 23 ABH 917 5 86.4 83.2 39.0 0.8 0.1/0.7/0.0792 31.5 10.7 4.70 4309.90 24 COT 365 2 85.0 80.7 33.4 1.4 0.4/1.0/0.0310 32.6 11.5 5.60 2044.00 25 LSTN 2608 14 82.7 77.5 33.3 2.0 0.4/1.5/0.12157 35.7 11.3 3.05 7954.40 26 HSTN 397 2 72.4 66.2 33.2 2.5 0.6/1.9/0.0287 42.2 3.00 1191.00 27 KKK 138 1 95.5 91.8 31.1 1.1 0.3/0.8/0.0132 47.9 11.3 1.00 138.00 28 LKS 313 2 1.00 313.00 29 FHV 775 4 87.2 78.0 33.4 4.6 1.3/3.3/0.0676 36.210.1 3.05 2363.75 30 KIDV 564 3 86.3 75.8 26.4 5.5 2.3/3.1/0.1487 30.3 9.6 17.10 9644.40 40 SOGFH1454 7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 15.00 21810.00

TOTAL 30992 159 $261,664.00 Average = $8.40/kg Clearance 100%. : A$=US$0.94. Doug Stapleton, Manager

LAND TRANSPORT STANDARDS PUBLIC CONSULTATION REMINDER

The deadline for public comments on the draft Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for the Land Transport of Livestock (the Standards) is 27 May 2008.Dr Kevin de Witte, coordinator of the Standards, said that he is aware that many stakeholders are in the process of preparing their submissions and are on track to meet the deadline.

“We are seeking comments from anyone who may be affected by the Standards, as well as interested members of the public. In particular, we want to know how well people believe:

• the Standards specify requirements for protecting the welfare of livestock while being transported on land • the associated Regulatory Impact Statement demonstrates the need for the Standards and the costs and benefits.”

“Interested parties can either write their own submissions or complete a survey that targets different sections of the Standards and RIS.” he said “Submissions take time though. The Standards and RIS are lengthy documents and they take time to read and absorb in preparation for providing feedback.” “Anyone wishing to comment on the Standards still has time and we encourage them to do so.” said Dr de Witte.

Full details about the draft Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for the Land Transport of Livestock (the Standards), including the RIS and the online survey, are available at: www.animalwelfarestandards.net.au. Animal Health Australia has been leading the project to develop the draft Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for the Land Transport of Livestock on behalf of the Primary Industries Standing Committee. The project has been funded by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry to address a key objective of the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy.

Contact: Scott Porteous, Manager Communications, Animal Health Australia 02 6203 3988 Further information is available at www.animalwelfarestandards.net.au


Congratulations For their 60th Wedding

Anniversary To

Tom and Joan Harmsworth

On 15th May 2008!

All the very best!


Left -- Fay Harris (Harfield stud, Cundedin) and Althea Larke (Jim Jam stud, Ravenswood) enjoy catching up on old times at the WA Reunion.

Above :L to R -- Teresa Harley, (Newhaven Stud, Gin Gin) Alma Fletcher (Almaree Stud, Gidgegannup), Mavis Handyside (Mokami stud, Gidgegannup) and Thelma Christison (Boodjerakine stud, Tammin)

Below : Life member Don Bird (Mannagum stud, Popanyinning) (centre) talking with George Burt (Bewellup stud Dunsborugh) (left), Glenys and Kevin O'Neill (Centre Forest stud, Northam)(right) with Sue Jordan (Wynchgate stud, Gidgegannup) in the background.

Photos Courtesy Wendy Day

Australian Mohair Marketing Org Ltd A2008 Sale held 9th May 2008

A2008 Market Comment A total offering for the season of 65,091Kgs (includes auction and private sales). As a result of improved seasonal conditions and breeding influence, mohair on average was stronger across the board than previous seasons. This is a fact that has been observed industry wide. The stronger average micron and high Australian Dollar impacted on prices, especially above 31/32 micron. In spite of the stronger microns, finer kid types attracted very active competition. The top priced lot in the sale was a grower lot offered on behalf of Nugong Pastoral Company of Victoria (D & M Nicholls). Lot 55 (AFKID) achieved 3200c/kg. This was a very attractive, high yielding Lot of mohair exhibiting very good style and low VM content. Pooled fine kid lines made from 2000 to 2900 c/kg. Good kid types ranged from 1415 to 1985 c/kg. In the good YG lines, BYG averages 1029 c/kg whilst the AYG remains unsold. If this line can find a buyer at a reasonable price, it will be sold in the near future. Fine Fine Hair types ranged from 615 to 665 c/kg whilst good fine hair made from 630 to 635 c/kg. The season average for all types for A2008 was 903 c/kg. Craig Clancy, Technical Officer


AMMO’s warehouse was full to the brim of bales displayed traditionally for the sale on 9th May.

Here producers and buyers alike inspect Lots prior to the auction.

AMMO Ltd A2008 Market Report

* Averaged over more than one Lot ** Grower Lots


DESC Price Nett Kgs Micron CVD Yield % Total Veg BALES ASFKID 2800 47 25.1 30.7 77.6 0.7 2

AFKID 2900 1177 25.1 29.9 83.1 0.7 6 BFKID 3000 2077 24.0 30.0 82.5 0.7 11 CFKID 2000 715 23.3 31.8 84.1 0.6 4 AKID 1415 655 28.2 29.7 81.2 0.7 3 BKID 1985 622 27.2 27.6 80.1 0.2 3 FKID2 2700 901 24.3 29.6 84.9 0.9 5 CKID 2000 394 25.2 29.8 81.8 0.6 2 KIDV 2220 1276 24.3 32.9 78.1 3.6 7 ASKID 1030 1123 30 28.0 77.3 0.8 6 BSKID 1150 777 29.5 29.2 78.5 1.0 4 AYG Not Sold 2457 32.8 27.2 78.2 1.7 13 BYG 1029 3177 31.0 29.0 82.1 0.5 16 FYG2 1055 888 28.5 28.8 82.9 0.6 5 YGK 850 334 32.3 31.5 81.7 1.0 2 YG2 640 334 33.7 31.5 81.8 0.6 2 CYG 755 1134 29.4 31.6 80.0 0.7 6 YGV 770 987 30.3 31.7 76.4 3.6 9 AFFH 615 2390 35.5 29.6 79.9 0.6 12 BFFH* 655 6985 33.5 31.9 80.2 0.8 32 CFFH 680 2791 33.0 31.2 82.0 0.8 14 AFH 635 986 36.6 35.0 79.2 1.0 5 BFH 630 3563 36.9 31.4 82.6 0.6 17 FFH2 665 2389 32.9 33.1 81.2 1.5 13 FH2 570 388 34.4 31.7 77.9 2.3 2 FHK 595 4137 35.5 33.8 82.1 0.8 19 FHKK 515 728 33.8 40.5 85.6 0.7 4 CFH 660 1548 34.7 33.4 82.0 0.5 8 FHV 470 1298 34.6 33.2 77.8 2.7 7 HAIR 430 390 38.2 34.8 81.7 0.4 2 HK 415 776 36.9 37.1 82.4 0.8 4 SCOT* 884 4222 31.1 33.1 81.8 1.2 23 HCOT 380 876 31.0 34.2 80.8 1.0 5 FLSTN 1440 816 26.6 34.2 82.8 1.3 4 LSTN* 467 5151 33.7 35.0 81.9 1.2 26 HSTN 294 3079 32.8 37.5 70.9 1.7 16 STNV 125 299 35.2 36.4 76.3 5.6 2 LKS 145 943 N/T 5 STN/COT 200 178 N/T 1 CSTN 110 186 N/T 1 PCS 210 174 N/T 1 FCOT 1200 152 24.6 33.7 78.3 0.5 1 AFKID** 3200 215 25.3 28.9 85.2 0.2 1 AYG** 800 147 32.7 27.8 82.6 0.2 1 YGV** 700 809 4


United Nations Department of Public Information News and Media Division ~ New York

Reference Paper No. 46 Prepared and issued by Meetings Coverage Section, DPI February 2007

International Year of Natural Fibres (2009) Noting that the diverse range of natural fibres produced in many countries provides an important source of income for farmers, and can thus play an

important role in improving food security, eradicating poverty, and contributing to achievement of the Millennium Development Goals, the Assembly, 20 December 2006, decided to proclaim 2009 as the International Year of Natural Fibres (resolution 61/189). It invited the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to facilitate the observance of the Year, in collaboration with Governments, regional, international and non-governmental organizations, the private sector and relevant United Nations bodies. The Assembly encouraged all Governments, the United Nations system and all other actors to take advantage of the Year to increase awareness of the importance of these natural products. It called upon Governments and relevant regional and international organizations, and invited non-governmental organizations and the private sector, to make voluntary contributions and lend other forms of support to the Year.

East Central Region Victoria Meeting held 4th May 2008. Members were treated to a DVD from Meat and Livestock Australia n Bar-bers Pole worm and a new test under development, then they watched a video from June Liddy on their stud enterprise at Horsham and a third video of the clip from ABC’s Landline program which was filmed on Margaret Nicholl’s farm at Swifts Creek. The enjoyed an informative speaker in Nicole Care from Ridley Agriproducts makers of “Barastock” who spoke on Goat Nutrition, including vitamins, minerals, supplementary feeding and common problems. The meeting was hosted by Kate Ryan and students from Elisabeth Murdoch College and all were thanked for their help in the organisation of the day. This region is planning a bus trip to the Canberra region, visiting top studs and popular tourist spots on the June long weekend—cost if approx $500 per person and interested participants should contact Wilma Smart on 03 5942 7735 ASAP.

2009 AUSTRALASIAN SHOW AND SALE ON THE MOVE The 2009 Australasian Show and Sale is moving to the Horsham Showgrounds. The Maydale Pavilion at the showgrounds will be an excellent facility to host the event. This facility will provide a much bigger shed which has a concrete floor. No more contending with dust blowing with the hot summer wind. An added advantage will be fully equipped shearing facility. There are three shearing stands, raised shearing boards and pens behind the stands. We will be able to cater for an increased appraisal class, making shearing and fleece handling much easier. Fleece display will be much improved by the availability of specific fleece display stands. The increased size of the shed will allow more room for trade displays. We now have the capability of catering for all those who wish to display their goods in a dust free spacious environment. Now is the time to start thinking about the trip to Horsham for the 2009 Australasian. There will be all the room you need for that special show team.

MOHAIR BUYER

AUSTRALASIAN MOHAIR TRADING PTY LTD

A.M.T.

WE BUY MOHAIR DIRECT FROM THE GROWER

• WE OFFER: COMPETITIVE PRICES, PROMPT PAYMENT, ASSISTANCE WITH PREPARATION FOR SALE, SORTING REPORT (Upon request). • WE ONLY SELL TO PROCESSORS AND WORK CLOSELY

WITH OVERSEAS TOPMAKERS AND MANUFACTURERS. • WE TAKE GREAT CARE IN CLASSING MOHAIR - NOT ONLY TO CUSTOMERS REQUIREMENTS, BUT ALSO BY EXPLOITING THE NATURAL FEATURES OF OUR FIBRE (STYLE AND CHARACTER) TO GAIN THE MAXIMUM PRICE. • WE ARE SUPPORTING FURTHER PROCESSING OF

AUSTRALIAN MOHAIR IN AUSTRALIA FOR ALL AUSTRALIAN GROWERS!

IF YOU NEED ANY ASSISTANCE DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL US.

CONTACT

David Williams on 0419 352 399 Or John Hoornweg on 0428 488 422

Email : [email protected]

FORWARD YOUR MOHAIR TO US THROUGH OUR DEPOTS—

contact us for details

Full bales (160kgs and heavier) no freight charge. To facilitate ease of handling, please consolidate all bags

into one (or more) bag or wool pack. Ensure all bags, bales are clearly marked.


CAPE MOHAIR SALES STH AFRICA

Fifth Summer Sale of 2008 -13th May 2008 Today’s mohair sale will be remembered for the huge price variation in specifically the young goat-group of mohair, based on fineness. the stronger young goats lost all the positive momentum what was build on the previous sale. The adult- and kid mohair market was fairly stable if you take in consideration that the Rand/$ exchange rate worked against the sale with more than 3%. The price of kid mohair increased 2.4% and a sale clearance of 98%; young goat hair decreased with 2.1% and a sale clearance of 84% and adult mohair decreased with 3.9% and a sale clearance of 100%. Next Sale—Sixth Summer Sale of 2008—26th May 2008 Courtesy Cape Mohair and Wool Website. http://www.cmw.co.za/

Not even spinal damage could keep producer Kimberley Barrett from Narriah Pastoral Co in Weethalle, away from the AMMO Ltd mohair auction on 9th May. Kimberley injured her back just over a week prior to the sale in a fall at home and despite an operation to insert a pin in her neck, she wanted to come along and observe the auction.—That’s dedication! Right : Kimberley inspects bales shown traditionally for the sale.


GICA (Goat Industry Council of Aust.) Contact: Denise Riches (President) PO Box 1435, Victor Harbour SA 5211

Phone: 08 8552 6704 Fax: 08 85526730 Mobile: 0403 192 253 Email: [email protected]

Animal Health Australia www.animalhelathaustralia.com.au contains information about National livestock diseases and animal health issues. Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) www.rirdc.gov.au Contains reports on research projects relative to our industry Meat and Livestock Australia www.mla.com.au Contains information relative to livestock marketing and research Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) www.daff.gov.au Contains on product integrity, animal and plant health, rural policy and innovation, food and agri-business, levies and revenue service. Goat Industry Council of Australia (GICA) Interesting information of Goat Industry background policy, news and events. www.gica.com.au

Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) www.aqis.gov.au Contains information regarding quarantine requirements. Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations www.dewr.gov.au Contains information on the pastoral industry awards including shearing rates Cape Mohair and Wool Sth Africa www.cmw.co.za Mohair Sth Africa www.mohair.co.za - email address [email protected] Texas Angora Goat Raisers Assn http://txangoragoat.com Goats on the Move http://www.mla.com.au/goats/eNewsArchive.htm This newsletter can be read on line or register for free and they will send it out on email as it is issued.

Handy Websites for Goat Producers

The following people have indicated their willingness to shear angoras. Please let the office know of any more. ~Ian Howell – Tasmania (will travel interstate) 03 6339 2806 or mobile 0427 139 199

~Jack Alexander – Boorowa NSW – 02 6385 3087

~Trevor King – Omeo Vic (will travel) - 03 5159 1415

~Bert Adams – Holbrook NSW – 02 6020 5268

~Michael Brigg – Condamine QLD – 07 4627 7274

~Danny Horton—Leongatha VIC—03 5668 6308

~Phil Priest—Griffith NSW 02 6964 4379

~David Lillis—South Coast NSW 0413 426 290

~Alastair McLaren—Hawkesbury NSW 02 4572 8632

(local area only)

~Rose Pugh—Sth East Qld—07 4685 2519 or mobile 0428140 809 Remember – if you only have a small number of animals to shear, coordinate shearing time with other local mohair producers to make it worthwhile for the shearer to travel to your area.

Inclusion here is in no way to be construed as being endorsed or recommended by Mohair Australia Ltd

Shearers

DISCLAIMER

The opinions in this news sheet may not be those of Mohair Australia Ltd. Reported facts may not be true and if this is the case please let Mohair Australia Ltd know and we will try to correct them next time.

Mohair in the Media 11 April 2008 Mohair was mentioned in the following article on Luxury Fibres http://www.abc.net.au/rural/regions/content/2007/s2213968.htm ABC Rural Report -Northern Tasmania 8 May 2008 Narrandera Argus— front page—Mohair sale first for 2008—Coverage of the large offering for the AMMO Ltd sale. 8th May 2008 Narrandera Argus—Page 7—Temora visitors at AMMO—Temora Probus club tour the AMMO facility. 9th May 2008 - Prime TV News Wagga—Coverage of Mohair sale at AMMO and interview with Craig Clancy. 15th May 2008—Narrandera Argus—Page 5 AMMO Biggest mohair sale since 2000—Coverage of the sale results.

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