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Selection of Sampling Sites on Sheep

 

Courtesy: The McKinnon Project

06 Jun 05

The mid-side is the most accurate place to sample a sheep for fibre diameter measurement. The pinbone is an easier site to sample, but is less reliable than the mid-side. The choice of which sample site you use will depend upon how you wish to use the information.

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Collecting wool samples

Produced by the Mackinnon Project,
University of Melbourne,
Princes Hwy,
Werribee, Vic 3030
Phone: (03) 9731.2225
Fax: (03) 9731.2388.
E-mail: l.hygate@unimelb.edu.au

About the McKinnon Project

Based at The University of Melbourne’s Veterinary School at Werribee on the outskirts of Melbourne, the Mackinnon Project is a recognised leader in sheep and beef consultancy both in Australia and internationally.

It offers a unique range of services, including farm management consultancy, farmer training programs, contract research and post graduate training programs.

The Mackinnon Project was established in 1982 with the specific aim of improving the productivity and profitability of sheep flocks and beef herds following a bequest from the Scobie and Claire Mackinnon Trust.

Scobie and Claire Mackinnon owned Mooramong Station at Skipton and had a strong interest in animal and veterinary science. The Mackinnon Project’s core functions include education, research and whole farm consultancy for the extensive livestock industries. It also offers consultancy services to agribusiness. 


 

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