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New Zealand Launches $75K Training Fund to Boost Animal Welfare in Woolsheds

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The New Zealand Government and industry have established a $75,000 fund to support targeted training initiatives aimed at improving animal welfare and compliance in the shearing industry. This one-year pilot, administered by Wool Impact and delivered by Elite Wool Industry Training, includes workshops, online modules, and practical assessments for shearers and wool handlers. The initiative responds to recent sheep mistreatment allegations and aims to uphold New Zealand’s reputation for high animal welfare standards and protect international wool market access.

Tags: Andrew Hoggard Mark Patterson Ministry for Primary Industries PGG Wrightson New Zealand Merino Company Wool Impact New Zealand Shearing Contractors Association New Zealand Veterinary Association Elite Wool Industry Training The NZ Merino Company