Mark Tiedemann focuses on non-mulesing his Merinos at Young

Stephen Burns
Updated July 13 2022 - 10:15am, first published July 8 2022 - 2:00pm
Mark Tiedemann is very happy with his non-mulesed maiden Merino ewes scanned for singles and November shorn.
Mark Tiedemann is very happy with his non-mulesed maiden Merino ewes scanned for singles and November shorn.

It is early days for Mark Tiedemann going non mules, his quest to breed Merino sheep with bare enough breeches started a number of years ago, but the early indications having ceased mulesing last year is that it can be done with the right selection of rams are encouragement enough for him to continue.

Stephen Burns

Stephen Burns

Journalist, Wagga Wagga

Jackaroo on Merino sheep studs in the Riverina, a lifetime working on the land with sheep, cropping and cattle. Graduate Charles Sturt Uni with degree in Business and a Dean's Certificate. Graduate C.B. Alexander Agricultural College

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