Humane World for Animals has applauded decisions by three Sydney Councils to take part in a trial removal of one shark net from each of their respective Local Government Areas this summer (1 September 2025 – 31 March 2026). Central Coast, Northern Beaches and Waverley Councils each accepted the invitation...
Selective Breeding to Counteract Flystrike in Australian Merino Sheep
Australia’s sheep deserve better methods of flystrike prevention that painful mutilation of their bottoms. Humane Society International Australia and Four Paws International commissioned this independent survey and case studies of woolgrowers who have transitioned to plain-bodied Merinos that do not require to be mulesed.
The report shows that nearly all woolgrowers have experienced increased financial benefits since transitioning to plain-bodied sheep and the welfare of their animals is also improved. Furthermore, they are now well positioned to meet the market in the years to come as more retailers make the decision to only stock products which use non-mulesed wool.
Read the report here:
