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National Sheep Flock

Sheep and lamb production is expected to lift significantly this year. Credit: Mark Saunders.

National flock set to decline while slaughter figures hit all-time high

National sheep flock tipped to decline to 76.5 million by June.

07 April 2024

The national sheep flock is set to decline, says MLA. Picture Mark Saunders.

National sheep flock set to decline

Australian sheep flock set to drop 2.9 per cent to 76.5 million in 2024.

04 March 2024

MLA's latest forecast has sheep and lamb numbers at 78.75 million. Photo Mark Saunders.

Sheep numbers hit highest level in more than 15 years

Seasonal conditions help boost national flock numbers

12 July 2023

Merino sheep account for most of the breeding ewes in the national flock. Chart courtesy MLA.

Merinos dominate Australian ewe flock

Sheep Producer Survey confirms larger sheep flocks are mostly Merinos

06 July 2023

MLA says the sheep meat industry is set for another bumper year. Picture Mark Saunders.

Aussie sheep flock set to grow to almost 79 million head

Record lamb production and exports forecast

16 February 2023

The sheep flock stood at 68 million head for the 2021 financial year, according to the ABS. Picture Mark Saunders.

Cattle herd reaches 24.4 million while sheep flock hits 68 million

Queensland home to more cattle than any other state

19 September 2022

A national MLA and AWI survey has shown a slight easing in the number of lambs expected to come to market this spring. Picture Mark Saunders.

Merino ewes dominate national flock structure

National survey shows 22 million lambs on hand

12 August 2022

The sheep flock count across Australian continues to grow

National flock numbers continue to rise

Survey shows increase in breeding ewes

22 April 2022

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