Ceased mulesing and liquid nitrogen NWD changes spark discussion

Victoria Nugent
November 25 2021 - 9:00am
Changes to the National Wool Declaration include the streamlining of the liquid nitrogen category and the removal of the ceased mulesing option. DIGITALLY ALTERED IMAGE.
Changes to the National Wool Declaration include the streamlining of the liquid nitrogen category and the removal of the ceased mulesing option. DIGITALLY ALTERED IMAGE.

The managing director of a major wool broker has criticised recently announced changes to the National Wool Declaration, saying it "watered down" efforts of producers who had stopped mulesing but may still have some mulesed sheep in their mob.

Victoria Nugent

Victoria Nugent

National sheep and wool writer

National sheep and wool writer for ACM's agricultural publications. Former livestock editor for Queensland Country Life. Send your story tips to vnugent@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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