Managing Sheep for Wool Quality

This class features Brian Greaves, Sheep farmer and wool handler with over 35 years of experience. The following topics are covered:

When is it the best time to turn the flock out on spring pasture?

• What is best for the grass?

• What is best for animal health

Types of pasture management

• Set stocking

• Rotational grazing

• Strip grazing

Managing pasture to help reduce internal parasites

• Pasture length

• length of time on pasture

• Plant species

• Selecting Rams to improve fleece Quality, length, Weight

Winter management of flock for health and wool quality

• feeding hay to lessen VM contamination.(vegetable Matter)

• Shelter

• Bedding

Shearing

• Timing

• Wool handling and Skirting

• Storage

There is no manual for this workshop.