Improving sheep wool quality

Improving sheep wool qualityWool is a natural fibre produced by nearly 500 different sheep breeds. Mean fibre diameter is the most important wool quality parameter and has the largest influence on the value of wool. Wool fibre competes with synthetic, cellulosic and cotton fibre consumption, and currently makes up 1. 2% of world fibre production. This chapter considers five key areas where the wool industry needs to increase efficiency and improve the management of sheep in

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