For anyone interested, I was given the following information about an alternative option for selling mohair. The buyer is Australian Mohair Services (AMS), owned by John Hoornweg. John is the Vice President and Treasurer of Mohair Australia. Some details are - Nathan at Australian Wool … [Read more...] about Alternative Mohair Buyer
Sheep and Goat Electronic Identification Device (eID)
Mandatory eID for newborn sheep and goats will be a requirement in Tasmania from 1 January 2025. More information on the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania website here or view the pdf below for the implementation plan. Sheep and goat electronic identification - Tasmanian … [Read more...] about Sheep and Goat Electronic Identification Device (eID)
Mohair Australia Photo Competition
Photo Competition to help produce new promotional material... Dear Members and … [Read more...] about Mohair Australia Photo Competition
Vale Angus Adams
Sadly another of our Angora family has passed away. Brian Smith knew Angus very well and wrote a short eulogy of Adam. Sadly we report the death of the late Angus Adams whohas passed after a long illness.Many will remember Angus as a long-time breeder ofAngora goats in Tasmania. He … [Read more...] about Vale Angus Adams
Vale Robert (Rob) Neske
I was shocked to receive a call from Mary Orledge that a member of our goat fraternity, Rob Neske had passed away. Mary sent this message - "Passed away December 2022 aged 75 years. Rob was a member of Mohair Australia Ltd Tasmania Division between 2005 and 2020. He kept Angora goats as a … [Read more...] about Vale Robert (Rob) Neske