Formatted for archive, click link to see original version : Mulesing of Australian sheep
The Australian Government has refused to become involved in the increasing debate on mulesing, between woolgrowers and animal rights organisation People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
The news release on the PETA web site doesn't mention anything about the cruelty of fly-blown sheep dying from maggot infestations :rolleyes:. PETA are big promoters of vegetarianism as well - anyone for a nice juicy steak? :thumb
Full story (ABC Rural) (http://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/stories/s1329978.htm)
PETA news release on mulesing (http://www.peta.org/mc/NewsItem.asp?id=6125)
True dave,
However some people are selling wool from un mulesed sheep and getting a premium for the wool, so good and bad in this for wool producers. There are rabid zealots on both sides - no one will win in the long term.
However some people are selling wool from un mulesed sheep and getting a premium for the woolI wasn't aware of this. The next thing we'll see is some trendy clothing manufacturer putting "Made from Australian wool (un-mulesed sheep)" on the label of one of their garments :rolleyes:.
It sounds a bit like the story with organic fruit and veg - don't get me started on that :D.
Just found this link that presents the alternative (and balanced) view to the extremist group PETA:
Wool Is Best (http://www.woolisbest.com/)
The About PETA (http://www.woolisbest.com/about_peta/index.html) section on the site is a real eye-opener :eek:.
it is a sad fact, buying firms are trying to make a little extra using what they can to get extra trades in when they see the opportunity cant blame them as they need to make money just like the rest of us.
http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/cth/federal_ct/2005/290.html
Taurangared
16-4-2005, 09:58 pm
I wasn't aware of this. The next thing we'll see is some trendy clothing manufacturer putting "Made from Australian wool (un-mulesed sheep)" on the label of one of their garments :rolleyes:.
It sounds a bit like the story with organic fruit and veg - don't get me started on that :D.
That might just happen. :)
Elders have joined Australian Wool Innovation in the legal battle against PETA.
It's good to see some companies are prepared to get involved with these sorts of issues :thumb.
Full story (ABC Rural) (http://www.abc.net.au/rural/content/2005/s1378749.htm)
Elders have joined Australian Wool Innovation in the legal battle against PETA.
It's good to see some companies are prepared to get involved with these sorts of issues :thumb.
Full story (ABC Rural) (http://www.abc.net.au/rural/content/2005/s1378749.htm)
yes it is good to see that they can get free publicity out of it...
I have been chatting to a few exporters , and they are fighting it very hard by flying overseas and shoring up importing clients.
yes it is good to see that they can get free publicity out of it....Do I detect a hint of sarcasm there? :D
Anything that helps in the fight against ideological zealots like PETA is ok with me :cool:.
Do I detect a hint of sarcasm there? :D
Yep - mostly all talk and no action is the norm :thumb
The mulesing story continues (http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200506/s1398011.htm).
I can see why some industry people were wary about meeting with PETA on this issue. It legitimises their argument and provides them with more publicity.
On another note looks like the peace talks between a PETA the sheep industry delegation currently overseas has failed to end a campaign threatening Australian wool exports. PETA is sure now to raise the bar in aggressive marketing as would be expected, as they now have been given the opportunity to land a few more blows to the industry.
We will now see a few more press releases from AWI, giving wool growers encouragement in joining in on this long winded and costly marketing campaign, a lot of vested interests are starting to get worried about this situation which could have been handled more effectively in first instance by acknowledging the sorry tail (no pun intended) in the first place and setting out a time table for effectively eradicating this practice ages ago, but I feel the ego's of the almighty wool industry will eventually have to come back to earth and rethink their whole position. You cant beat a rabid organisation like PETA, but you can combat them using the same methods they use by using the public relations and the full unbiased story.
Perhaps if a few snouts were taken out the feed trough for long enough and each board member was given a extra dose of reality, who knows perhaps AWI could actually achieve something from the funds provided by wool growers I know they have a few good and knowledgeable people on staff and on the board, its a pity we are not hearing more from them. :(
gerryjones
5-7-2005, 03:40 pm
i agree with mag - it is a long-winded and is costing woolgrowers mega $$$
and for what? a counter spin offensive? people are bombarded with conflicting messages every day
why can't they spend the money promoting concrete research like this (ie something that's tangible in the eyes of the consumer/ordinary punter):
AWI trials natural alternative to mulesing (http://www.wool.com.au/LivePage.aspx?pageId=2034)
AWI and the wool people should do better!
The latest news is that PETA has lifted its boycott temporarily.
Full story (ABC News) (http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200508/s1433551.htm)
The latest news is that PETA has lifted its boycott temporarily.
Full story (ABC News) (http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200508/s1433551.htm)
This is not true - ABC got it wrong, here is a press release:
here is a copy of the media release
I wouldn't say the ABC got it wrong. The press release from the Australian Wool Growers Association (AWGA) and the PETA web site both mention the moratorium. The ABC article only mentions the AWGA as signing up to the plan, and that the wider industry is yet to agree to any deal.
Other parts of the industry obviously aren't happy with the situation, but the reporting of the situation as it stands at the moment is sound.
From the Landline web site, this transcript (http://www.abc.net.au/landline/content/2005/s1441559.htm) of an interview with Ian McLachlan sums up AWI's views on the moratorium.
The legal action against PETA is still proceeding too by the look if it.
Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse :rolleyes:...
Full story (ABC Rural) (http://www.abc.net.au/rural/content/2005/s1470246.htm)
Wiltipoll
15-2-2008, 12:21 pm
However they are a stud or meat sheep, so no good if you want commercial grade wool. An increasing number of hobby farmers and some commercial breeders are going over to this breed. I have had them for more than 5 years, and they sure are 'easy care'
Farmboy
20-2-2008, 02:50 pm
I whole heartedly agree with Mag and gerryjones. Mulesing needs to be replaced with something that groups like PETA can't find fault with.
Woolgrowers pay enough in levies that they should expect the AWI to be able to 'plan' into the future, which like it or not, is getting populated with more and more groups like PETA.
The AWI or even the AWB before it, should have seen coming years ago.
Cheers
Paul
smarterfarming.com
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