New AWI workshop provides a refresher on repro
Are you looking for a refresher on the best ways to improve the reproductive performance of your flock? AWI has launched a new half-day workshop that is a one-stop-shop for the latest research, benchmarks, targets and tools for all things repro.
Lifting the lifetime reproductive performance of a sheep flock is a key way woolgrowers can increase the productivity and profitability of their business.
There have been many research outcomes and extension activities about repro rolled out in the past few years. So, to ensure woolgrowers are across the latest advice on repro, the new AWI Repro Masterclass™ has been created to provide an overview of the topic and point woolgrowers to resources for further information.
The AWI Repro Masterclass is suitable either for woolgrowers who’ve been in the industry for a long time and would like a refresher and update on repro research and on-farm targets, and also for youngsters interested in learning about this key profit driver in wool enterprises.
At AWI’s new AWI Repro Masterclass, woolgrowers will hear about:
- Balancing their priorities for a productive wool-growing enterprise
- The latest research and publications
- Essential sources of information
- Critical actions, benchmarks and targets
- Optimising performance in:
- Ram health and performance
- Conception rates
- Managing weaners to first joining
- Joining ewe lambs
- Making scanning work for you
- Managing twins and triplets
- Getting live lambs on the ground
- Year-on-year improvement
- Key timing and actions for repro success
- Where to next?
The AWI Repro Masterclass will be available to woolgrowers through the AWI Extension Networks in each state.
The first AWI Repro Masterclass was held by AWI Extension TAS in Cambell Town, Tasmania, last month, and three more are currently scheduled by AWI Extension NSW: Goulburn (11 March); Young (12 March); and Narromine (13 March).
The AWI Repro Masterclass costs $50 and includes morning tea, lunch and resources. It runs from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm. Lunch is served from 1.00 pm and gives you the chance to catch up with other woolgrowers and the speakers, or simply grab and go.
To find out when there is an AWI Repro Masterclass near you, or to register your interest in having an event in your region, we encourage you to contact the AWI Extension Network in your state and sign up to their free newsletter. The contact details of the AWI Extension Networks are available at www.wool.com/networks or call AWI on 02 8295 3100.
This article appeared in the Autumn 2025 edition of AWI’s Beyond the Bale magazine that was published in March 2025. Reproduction of the article is encouraged.
