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When breeding a sheep that is producing a high amount of wool most farmers will shear the hind end of the ewe (called crutching), just enough for the vulva opening to be easily accessed.
Sheep are shorn annually, so it depends of the time of joining and shearing as to how much wool the sheep will actually have in that area. Also farmers are breeding sheep to have less wool in the breech area so that there is a lower risk of fly strike.
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What is the name of a breed of sheep from Australia producing very fine quality wool?
Merino
Which breed of sheep originally from Spain is known for its fine silky wool?
The Merino sheep is a breed originally from Spain and is known for producing fine, silky wool. Merino wool is highly prized for its softness, warmth, and ability to breathe and regulate body temperature.
What is marino wool?
Marino wool comes from a breed of sheep -- Marino. You can read more about them, below.
Different kind of sheep?
Some different kinds of sheep include Merino, Dorset, and Suffolk. Merino sheep are known for their fine wool, Dorset sheep are valued for their meat, and Suffolk sheep are popular for their muscle development and growth rate. Each kind of sheep has unique characteristics that make them suitable for various purposes such as wool production or meat production.
What breed of sheep sheds their own wool?
Farmers in South West England have a breed of sheep that loose their wool automatically in the spring, this breed is called the Exlana.
Do sheep herders kill sheep?
It depends on the type of 'Sheep Herder' that you're talking about. There are certain farms that raise only meat breed sheep. Those 'Herders' would kill there sheep for meat. There are also Wool breed sheep which don't need to be killed because they are raised for there wool and you want them alive so that their wool will grow.
What sheep breed the best wool?
Wool can be derived from many different animals. These include:SheepGoatsYaksMuskoxenRabbitsLlamas and alpacasCamels
Which is the breed of sheep that produces best quality of wool?
Merinos
Why is it so difficult to breed sheep to get more wool?
Because Kody is hoggin all the sheep.
What are suffolks used for?
Suffolk Sheep are a large meat breed sheep but are sometimes bred for the wool.
What are three types of sheep?
There are many different breeds of sheep, the best way to show you is to give you this link which lists the sheep breeds in alphabetical order. http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/
What is the name of the horned breed of sheep that produces fine wool?
The Merino.
