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	Sheep 101 - Shearing
		Sheep are usually sheared once per year, usually in the spring before the onset of warm weather.
		Sheared sheep also require more food to maintain their body temperature during the winter.
		Hair sheep do not need shearing because they lack wool or their coats are naturally shed; however, crosses between hair sheep and wool sheep need to be sheared.
	www.sheep101.info /shearing.html (590 words)

	Shearing Sheep in Australia
		Sheep shearing became the work of a nomadic band of men who traveled from shearing shed to shearing shed, more or less living on the land as they moved.
		Shearing became the work of a nomadic band of men who traveled, generally on horseback but often on foot, from shearing shed to shearing shed, more or less living on the land as they moved.
		The shearing contractor, anxious to complete the shed with as little delay as possible, naturally favors the fast man; and the sheep-owner, while his first concern is the well-being of his sheep, is quite content to have his shearing done quickly as long as it is done well.
	www.sheepoverboard.com /ovine/shearing-1.html (1405 words)

	Sheep Shearing Video - Gietzen Sheep Shearing
		The Sheep Shearing Video is a rather large file, and although it has been optimized, moved to server with considerably higher bandwidth limits, and designed to allow streaming download, we can't control performance of your connection or your computer.
		It may therefore take a spell before you're able to view it, if you're on a slower connection or an older computer.
		Your patience is respectfully requested in this matter, and greatly appreciated.
	www.gietzensheepshearing.com /video.htm (80 words)

	Sheep shearing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The shorn sheep is released from the floor to another pen; often this involves the sheep being forced down a chute in the floor to the outside, efficiently removing it from the shed.
		Blade shears consist of two blades arranged similarly to scissors except that the hinge is at the end farthest from the point (not in the middle).
		Shearing the Rams, a painting by Australian impressionist painter Tom Roberts is considered to be iconic of the livestock-growing culture or "life on the land" in Australia.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sheep_shearing (902 words)

	Australian Shearing Tallies and Records
		The shearing contractor, anxious to complete the shed with as little delay as possible, naturally favours the fast man; and the sheepowner, while his first concern is the well-being of his sheep, is quite content to have his shearing done quickly as long as it is done well.
		Shearing tallies have not always been recorded reliably and confirmation of them is frequently difficult to obtain.
		It is claimed that tables will make shearing easier for the shearer, in that he shears in a more comfortable position; that it will decrease the risk of injury to the sheep by inexpert shearers; and that it lessens the chance of breaking the fleece as it is being removed.
	www.sheepoverboard.com /ovine/shearing-records.html (767 words)

	NAAC News - Sheep Shearing Protocol 2002 (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Shearing contractors are advised to follow this protocol to prevent the potential risk of disease spread.
		Shearing contractors must take a responsible approach to biosecurity and are advised to follow this protocol to prevent the potential risk of disease spread.
		Sheep dogs may be taken on-farm, provided the shearer holds a 2002 DEFRA licence issued from 11 February 2002 (refer point 4).
	www.naac.co.uk /News/NewsArchive/shearingprotocol.asp (874 words)

	Sheep Shearing
		Each year, the Park's sheep are sheared the old-fashioned way in the spring.
		Chaperones and teachers are expected to remain with their groups during the sheep shearing experience
		Sheep shearing is only two days in the spring, a Friday and a Saturday.
	www.ushistory.org /washingtoncrossing/education/sheep.htm (541 words)

	Sample Sheep Shearing Page
		A sheep is being shorn with the ORACLE robot during trials to demonstrate obstacle avoidance techniques.
		Shearing experiments with the robot continued until 1993 by which time we showed that high speed shearing of the whole sheep was possible.
		A typical average shearing time using the traditional method is about 4 minutes.The shearer steps on a foot switch to make the machine turn the sheep over and move it to the next shearing position - the shearer can continue shearing while this is done.
	www.mech.uwa.edu.au /jpt/shearmagic/autoshear.html (985 words)

	Shearing sheep to Navajo rugs
		Prior to the introduction of shears, metal knives or sharp-edged metals such as a sheet of tin were used, probably replicating the Spanish settlers, who had a special knife for the purpose.
		Shearing of sheep usually takes place in the late spring or early summer when the wool is thickest.
		Shearing the fleece with one hand, she holds the solid wool piece in the other.
	www.taostradingpost.com /weaving/shearing.html (561 words)

	Star Gazing Farm, Maryland: Resources: Sheep Shearing
		Brief observation: Sheep shearing is a difficult skill which requires both good body strength and flexibility as well as a knowledge of sheep anatomy!
		Sheep, however, are such wonderful good sports, they're so grateful to have their hot sweater removed for the summer, and their wool is so beautiful, that it makes the effort worthwhile!
		Shear around the crotch area from right to left, holding onto the teats and watching carefully for the vulva.
	www.stargazingfarm.org /resources/shearing.php (728 words)

	The Shearer's Yarn :: Shearing
		Sheep are sheared once or twice a year, depending on the breed and the reason for shearing.
		Others shear sheep before they lamb so it's easier for the lambs to nurse and easier for the shepherd to care for the sheep.
		In the summer, sheep are kept out of the hot sun for several days after shearing to protect them from sunburn while their wool grows in a bit.
	www.theshearersyarn.com /shearing.asp (245 words)

	Preparing the Sheep Flock for Shearing
		Shearing is a job that must be done each year.
		Sheep should be held off feed and water at least eight hours before shearing.
		Sheep chased around a large pen before coming to the shearing floor will continue to fight while being sheared.
	www.omafra.gov.on.ca /english/livestock/sheep/facts/info_prepshear.htm (585 words)

	FAS.org -- Farm Animal Shelters
		Sheep wool grows continuously, and if it is not shorn it can cause a variety of problems for the sheep.
		If you have elderly sheep, or sheep who have been sick or have other health problems, the Shearer should know this beforehand and should treat the animal according to his or her specific needs.
		Also, be sure to prepare the sheep for shearing; if a Shearer is coming the next day, make sure the sheep remain in the barn the night before so their wool is completely dry.
	www.farmanimalshelters.org /sheep_shearing.htm (564 words)

	2006 Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival - Sheep Shearing Demo (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival is pleased to have Kevin Ford of Charlemont, MA as our sheep shearing demonstrator.
		Kevin is a professional blade shearer, shearing "the old fashioned way" by hand with what are called blades.
		He first began to shear on a visit to his ancestral Ireland in 1975.
	www.sheepandwool.org /events/shearing-demo.htm (145 words)

	BBC News \| WALES \| Move to keep shearing skills alive (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Sheep shearing is an important skill for farmers
		A new scheme has been launched to ensure the survival of sheep shearing in mid Wales.
		For many years, every Welsh farm had at least one worker who could shear sheep - a vital job for the health of the animal, as well as providing extra income for the farmer.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/wales/720398.stm (224 words)

	Sheep shearing schools are scheduled in Bozeman and Chinook
		The schools are appropriate for participants who want to shear their own small flock, or who want to enter the sheep shearing business armed with the latest professional techniques.
		The shearing schools are designed to teach participants to shear a sheep while maintaining a quality wool clip and minimizing stress to both the shearer and the sheep.
		Shearing is hard physical work, and the instructors suggest that students prepare for the work by stretching and doing moderate exercise before attending.
	www.montana.edu /cpa/news/nwview.php?article=1938 (442 words)

	Sheep Shearing
		In the past in Scotland and other parts of Great Britain sheep were washed prior to shearing and when the sheep were fully dry, shearing began, usually in June.
		The sheep were put up on a bench and shorn using a different technique with hand shears.
		There are still a few shepherds who prefer to shear this way but most often this type of hand shearing is used only by showman to block their sheep or to crutch sheep as I mentioned before.
	www.ramshornstudio.com /shearing.htm (597 words)

	National Western Stock Show: Special Events - Sheep Shearing Contest
		The International Open Sheep Shearing and Junior Sheep Shearing contest is Jan. 12 at 9 a.m.
		Contestants are judged on time, condition of fleece, absence of second cuts in fleece, manner of handling sheep, absence of cuts on sheep, appearance of shorn sheep.
		Each professional contestant shears four sheep, and each junior shears three sheep.
	www.nationalwestern.com /nwss/specialevents/sheepshearing.asp (120 words)

	Sheep Breeders Directory: Sheep_Shearers
		White's Shearing - We are a family of shearers that have been shearing anywhere from 1 to 5 years.
		I shear in the Southern Tier of New York and nearby Pennsylvania.
		Fall Line Fiber and Shearing - Shearing sheep for the hobby sheep farmer in Virginia and surrounding areas.
	www.nebraskasheep.com /directory/Sheep_Shearers (1119 words)

	Wonder Of Wool, knitting, spinning, spindles, shearing sheep, how to (Site not responding. Last check: )
		We began raising sheep over 25 years ago when our son was in 4-H. We knew nothing about sheep, their care, or how to be successful as shepherds.
		You will learn how to set up for shearing, what kinds of equipment that are necessary, including clippers, cutters and combs, the oil to use as lubrication, and how to care for clippers so that they will provide years of service.
		A detailed section shows how to clip a sheep and the positions that the sheep must be held in so that the skin is stretched properly to minimize cuts.
	www.beyondthesidewalks.com /wow/shearing-sheep.htm (317 words)

	Sheep Shearing School, Department of Animal Science, University of Tennessee
		The shearing school is designed for either beginner or experienced shearers who wish to improve their skills.
		One of the most important aspect of the school is information about maintenance and care of sheep shearing equipment.
		This shearing school is not designed for young children; in fact, we ask that participants be at senior 4-H (high school) level.
	animalscience.ag.utk.edu /sheep/sheepshe.htm (396 words)

	Sheep Shearing School 2005, Department of Animal Science, University of Tennessee
		The 2005 Tennessee Sheep Shearing School, held in the Brehm Animal Science Building at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, turned out to be a highly successful event, with 21 students from six states in attendance.
		The primary instructor was Charlie Swaim, a four-time World Champion Sheep Shearer with the Sunbeam - Oster Corporation (a well-known manufacturer of sheep shears and shearing equipment).
		For example, when asked their level of shearing skill at the beginning of the school on a 1 to 5 scale (with 1 being lowest possible), they averaged a 1.1 in skill level.
	animalscience.ag.utk.edu /sheep/SheepShearingSchool2005.htm (252 words)

	Shearing Day at Spring Creek Organic Farm (Site not responding. Last check: )
		A ewe is watching the shearing as she waits her turn in an earlier year.
		You can see some of the (many) sizes of sheep coats draped on a feeder in the background, waiting to be fitted onto the dramatically smaller post-shearing sheep.
		Only the clean wool that was protected by the fabric sheep coat is included in the fleeces for sale.) We were fortunate to have Ann shear for us until she retired from doing sheep, since as a handspinner herself, she understood what handspinners valued in a fleece.
	www.romneywool.com /shearingday.html (264 words)

	Sheep Shearing - Homestead Garden Forums (Site not responding. Last check: )
		This man's name was David Todd (I think) and he has sheared sheep all over the world including New Zealand (thought immediately of Maggie).
		He can shear a sheep in just a few minutes and is able to do it so that the wool is in basically one piece except for where the legs would be, etc. There was a picture of the farmers pushing the sheep to him.
		It took 4 of them to motivate the sheep but once the shearer gets the sheep he holds him by placing his thumb in the sheep's mouth and moves the sheep around by straddling him and using his legs to turn him.
	www.homesteadgarden.com /forums/showthread.php?t=1596 (399 words)

	Save the Sheep! > The Animals
		When sheep age and their wool production declines, they are of no use to wool farmers and so are discarded for slaughter.
		Many sheep fall ill, many become stuck in feces and are unable to move, and many are smothered or trampled to death by other sheep trying not to fall or trying to reach water when it is available.
		Says one eyewitness: "[T]he shearing shed must be one of the worst places in the world for cruelty to animals … I have seen shearers punch sheep with their shears or their fists until the sheep's nose bled.
	www.savethesheep.com /animals.asp (1351 words)

	Sheep Shearing Hand Shears
		These shears will stay sharper longer than the standard shears because of the top quality of the steel and workmanship used in manufacturing of these Shears.
		These shears are a pleasure to use, and make the time spent fitting the animals more enjoyable.
		With this type of edge it is not recommended to use this shear to do general shearing or removing of tag etc.
	www.ivorys.com /sheep_shearing_hand_shears.htm (315 words)

	2006 Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival - Events -Maryland Sheep Breeders Association (Site not responding. Last check: )
		MSBA is an active organization, sponsoring the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival, Maryland Wool Pool, Sheep Shearing School, Maryland Sheep News, various youth activities, and a variety of educational functions.
		The Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival, held annually the first full weekend in May, has become known as one of the premier events of this type in the nation.
		As a sheep enthusiast, your help is needed to successfully complete the many events scheduled during the year.
	www.sheepandwool.org /events/msba.htm (321 words)

	Safer Sheep Shearing (Site not responding. Last check: )
		While many shepherds view the disease as a harmless problem, CLA can cost sheep and goat producers a lot of money in terms of decreased reproduction and production efficiency, as well as the cost of labor and drugs to treat affected animals.
		The disease seems to be more common in western and south-central United States, where sheep are more likely to graze year-round in an environment conducive to skin abrasions.
		d0 you have any information about when sheep shearing was first started and where in the world and jus information that is useful.
	www.motherearthnews.com /diy/1996_June_July/Safer_Sheep_Shearing (2549 words)

	Sheep Shearing,and Other Services
		The charge for sheep is $6 a head and John will do their feet if necessary.
		For Meat type flocks and Club lambs over 30 head, the charge is $5 per sheep, just straight shearing, and he can take the wool away if you let him know you don't want it....
		All sheep and goats need to be dry...penned and accessible, when he comes out.
	www.shearingalpaca.com /sheepshearing.htm (217 words)

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