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∙ 8y agoSheep are extremely adaptable animals, and can cope with poor grazing on dryer land than, say, cattle. The Australians realised the sensible way to go and now there is a large wool industry.
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What are two types of sheep production in the US?
Meat and wool production
What is the fine silky wool of a goat?
All wool sheep produce wool. Some wool sheep are prized for their fine wool production and softness of wool such as the merino, southdown, baby doll and shetland. Other are prized for their meat production including the Suffolk, Doper, St. Croix and Doper. When push comes to shove, no matter the purpose intended, all sheep can be eaten and all but the hair sheeps make wool that can be used.
What four countries produce wool?
Australia, New Zealand, Argentina and China
What country has the most sheep in Australia?
As it is a good farming environment to rear sheep
What is the origin of merino sheep?
In Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and the western US where sheep are bred for their wool rather than their mutton, Merino sheep dominate. Australia produces about 80% of the world's Merino wool http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merino
What does Australia lead the world in the production of?
Bauxite, yellow cake, wool
Why is merino wool expensive?
Merino wool is expensive because of the wool's grade system, production costs, and the exclusivity of the sheep. This wool is finer, has different grades and dye processes, and the sheep are only used in New Zealand and Australia.
Where is wool from?
Wool is from Australia.
What is the name of the centre just north of Canberra Australia and famous for sheep breeding and fine wool?
Goulburn is well known for being the heart of sheep and wool country.
What country exports wool from Australia?
Given that Australia is the only country in Australia, only Australia can export wool from itself.
What product does Australia get from sheep?
Australia's major product that comes from sheep is wool. WOOL
Where is yak wool famous in India?
yak wool is mostly famous in nepal yak wool is also famous in ludhuiana and punjab
Where is wool produced?
Wool is produced in Australia and many other countries.
How is wool exported from Australia?
In containers full of bales of wool, by ship.
Which continent produces the most wool?
Australia produces the most wool
What country produces wool?
You can find wool production in every country on Earth.
What are two types of sheep production in the US?
Meat and wool production
