Key Test Data - March 2013

Key Test Data - February 2013

The Australian Wool Traceability Hub Gains Momentum

The Australian Wool Traceability Hub (AWTH) continues to make significant strides in enhancing the wool industry's capability to respond effectively and quickly to an Emergency Animal Disease (EAD) outbreak. With a strong focus on increasing industry...

AWTA - Welcomes Mandatory Farm ID for Enhanced Biosecurity

The Australian Wool Testing Authority Ltd (AWTA) today announced its strong support for recent changes to the International Wool Textile Organisation (IWTO) Core Test Regulations, which now enable the mandatory declaration of Property Identification...

Wool Statistical Area Production Data to Replace Key Test Data Report

From 2 July 2025 AWTA will make wool production data based on State of production rather than State of storage and sampling. Previously, the volume of wool tested, or "Key Test Data" was reported based on the State or location where the wool was stored...

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Key Test Data - July 2012 (RTF)

Key Test Data - July 2013 (RTF)

Key Test Data - July 2013

Pesticide Residues

Analysis which identifies and quantifies the residual level of lice and fly treatment chemicals in greasy wool, semi-processed wool and wool grease. The presence of heavy metals such as Arsenic can also be determined. Wool samples are prepared and...

Pesticide Residue Analysis Test Request

Australian Fleece Competition 2015

Entries are now open for the Australian Fleece Competition, to be held as part of the Australian Sheep and Wool Show in Bendigo Victoria 17-19 July 2015. The competition is a joint partnership between Australian Wool Testing Authority, Landmark &...

Statistics

AWTA Raw Wool is the largest Wool Test House in the world, and Australia is the world's largest producer of apparel wool. Virtually all wool produced in Australia is now presale tested and AWTA Certificate Database contains all this objectively...

Key Test Data Summary for June 2025

The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for June 2025 compared with the same period last season are: -12.0%, -13.7% and -13.7% respectively. The progressive comparison of Total Lots, Bales and Weight tested for July 2024 to June...

Fleece Measurement Service Request (Yield, Micron, L&S, Colour)

Pesticide Terms August 2013

Fleece Measurement Terms August 2013

AWTA Melbourne Laboratory - Closed Thursday 22 September 2022 - QE II Commemorative Public Holiday

AWTA Victorian based operations will be disrupted during Week 12 by the two proclaimed Public Holidays: Thursday, 22 September 2022 - QE II Commemorative National Public Holiday. Friday, 23 September 2022 – AFL Grand Final State Public Holiday. After...