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UPDATED 4 JULY 2008
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23 May 2008 | Falling demand depresses wool
Wool sales in the United States and Japan are dropping as economic conditions deteriorate and consumers turn away from luxury items. ...... FULL STORY

9 May 2008 | Clips not good enough answer to mulesing
Animal rights activists say that a proposal by the wool industry to replace mulesing with the use of a plastic clip does not go far enough. ...... FULL STORY

6 May 2008 | Retailers expand wool boycott
Graziers have hit out at animal rights activists following the announcement that another two major European retailers have joined the boycott of wool from mulesed sheep. ...... FULL STORY

28 Mar 2008 | Mulesing campaign spreads
Activists campaigning to stop the practice of mulesing will stage a demonstration outside the Australian embassy in the Danish capital of Copenhagen. ...... FULL STORY

27 Mar 2008 | Wool boycott threat spreads
The boycotts against Australian wool farmers could spread unless efforts are increased to end the practice of mulesing sheep. ...... FULL STORY

25 Mar 2008 | Workers will delay rural recovery
The National Farmers Federation has warned that a shortage of labour is slowing any recovery from the drought. ...... FULL STORY

12 Mar 2008 | More pressure for mulesing action
One of the world's largest wool processors, G. Modiano has said that the government should make pain relief mandatory if surgical mulesing is necessary. ...... FULL STORY

11 Mar 2008 | Farmers split over mulesing decision
Farmers are split on whether or not to immediately end the practice of mulesing sheep amid growing boycotts of Australian wool. ...... FULL STORY

21 Feb 2008 | Mulesing stays off the menu
The Australian wool industry has suffered a significant setback with one of the world's largest clothing retailers deciding to continue its ban on Australian wool from mulesed sheep. ...... FULL STORY

22 Jan 2008 | Wool prices prompt rush to restock
High wool prices are prompting growers to rebuild their flocks, driving up prices for merino rams around the country. ...... FULL STORY



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