Mulesing on MLA’s agenda

Annabelle Cleeland
Updated August 3 2017 - 10:59am, first published 9:18am
MLA managing director Richard Norton said the industry would be “negligent” if it did not pursue a mulesing strategic direction for sheep producers.
MLA managing director Richard Norton said the industry would be “negligent” if it did not pursue a mulesing strategic direction for sheep producers.

A strategic mulesing and animal welfare plan for the sheepmeat industry would help Free Trade Agreement negotiations with the European Union after Brexit is completed.

Annabelle Cleeland

Annabelle Cleeland

National Sheep & Wool Writer

Annabelle Cleeland is Fairfax Media’s national sheep and wool writer. Annabelle joined the Fairfax team in 2012 to nurture her love of Australian agriculture. She began as the Victorian western district reporter at Stock & Land before taking on a senior position as a journalist reporting on all industries statewide. Annabelle’s appetite to report on issues which affect the sheep and wool industry has seen her travel to many parts of Australia and abroad. She is excited to spin industry yarns during a period of substantial demand for the sheepmeat and wool industries. Annabelle enjoys horse riding and climbing mountains, and is a lazy supporter of the Geelong Football Club.

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