Effect of the Shearing Date on Wool Growth on Native Pasture in Merino Sheep

Authors: Fernandez Abella D*, Irabuena O, Sterla S and Hernandez Ruso Z

DOI: 10.23880/izab-16000239

Volume 3, Issue 5

Abstract

Wool growth rate has been studied in 30 Merino Australian adult wethers divided into three groups according to shearing dates: September, October and November. Differences in fleece weight were observed between shearing dates with heavier weight in October and November (5.50; 5.60 Kg) respect to September (4.95 Kg). Marked seasonal rate in wool growth was observed, reached its maximum in summer and minimum in winter. Annual wool growth average was 11.8g day-1 for September and 13.1g day-1 for October-November (p

Keywords: Sheep; Merino; Shearing Date; Wool Growth

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