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Extended interview: New sheep irons out mulesing wrinkles

Source: ABC News
Published: Monday, May 19, 2008 2:01 AEST
Expires: Monday, June 16, 2008 2:01 AEST

Former CSIRO scientist Dr Jim Watts discusses his genetic alternative to mulesing - a merino sheep that produces more wool but is less likely to attract flystrike.

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