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British Wool Marketing Board
Currently funded by approximately 80,000 registered sheep farmers, the board centrally arranges the collection, grading, sales and promotion of almost all the fleece wool grown in Britain.
http://www.britishwool.org.uk/
Elders Wool
An Australian site providing up to date wool market commentary, wool sales roster, daily wool prices, and advice on selling options.
http://wool.elders.com.au/
Yocom-McColl Wool Testing Labs
Independently owned, commercial wool testing lab located in Denver, Colorado since 1964. Test raw wool for yield and fiber diameter. Includes information to help you understand micron reports.
http://www.ymccoll.com/
The Australian Woolgrower
Australian association for wool producers.
http://www.australianwoolgrowers.com.au
NZ Wool Testing Authority
Comprehensive sampling, testing and certification service - fleece measurement on individual animals, core testing of greasy and scoured wool, staple length measurement on greasy wool, fibre length on scoured wool.
http://www.nzwta.co.nz/
Montana State University Extension Sheep Program
Market reports, fact sheets and research.
http://animalrangeextension.montana.edu/Sheep/sheep.htm
Farmersville Sheep Milk Cheese
Producer of sheep's milk cheese, natural lamb meat, hand made wool blankets, soap, lamb skins and East Friesian (rams) breeding stock. Located in Tewkesbury, NJ.
http://www.farmersvillecheeses.com
SGS New Zealand
Offering independent inspection, testing and certification of wool.
http://www.sgs-wts.com/
Herdship Farm - Teesdale - Fresh Lamb
Fresh Lamb directly from Herdship Farm in Teesdale, County Durham. FABBL and Little Red Tractor quality assured lamb.
http://www.herdshipfarm.com
Randalia Farms, organically raised lamb
Specializing in grass fed lambs organically raised and processed to the consumers specifications.
http://www.randalia.com
Ausfine Wool It
A proprietary limited company which has been formed to manage and direct the licensed use of the brand name and trademark in relation to all aspects of wool and sheep production, education, quality standards and marketing within Australia.
http://www.ausfinewool.com.au
Wool Appraisal Service
Provider of technology which assists the wool producer in independently calculating the appraisal of the wool clip. Located in Australia.
http://www.amirs.com.au/readyreckoner.asp
National Lamb Feeders Association
The NFLA is a non-profit organization whose primary purpose is to promote, encourage and improve the production of lambs and sheep.
http://www.nlfa-sheep.org/
Love Tree Farmstead Cheese
Makers of prize-winning sheepmilk cheeses. Established in 1986 in the Trade Lake area of northern Wisconsin.
http://www.lovetreefarmstead.com/Webpage3/3home.htm
North Central Sheep & Goat Sales
Information page about the sheep and goat market in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
http://www.farm-online.com/ncsgs/
Primaries of WA Pty Ltd.
Western Australian wool and livestock brokers. Providing comprehensive and interactive online services to registered clients and overseas wool buyers.
http://www.primaries.com.au
Sheep and Lamb Statistics
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Information. The index is designed to assist data users interested in specific aspects of the agricultural estimating program.
http://www.usda.gov/nass/pubs/estindx3.htm
Sheep and Lambs Charts
Detailed color charts showing data for sheep and lambs (including Wool Production) for the U.S.
http://www.usda.gov/nass/aggraphs/sheep.htm
Sheep Dairying
Although the United States and Canada import more than 24 million pounds of sheep cheese,sheep dairying is virtually nonexistent in these countries. More facts about sheep cheese.
http://www.geocities.com/NapaValley/Vineyard/6485/SheepDairying.html
Sheep on Shares
A leasing or sharing arrangement allows people to share the production costs and, in turn, share the sheep income. This circular shows one way to determine an equitable sheep leasing agreement.
http://www.ext.nodak.edu/extpubs/agecon/farmmgt/ec1168w.htm
1999 State of the Industry Report
State of the Ontario sheep industry.
http://www.gov.on.ca/OMAFRA/english/livestock/sheep/facts/info_stateind.htm
WoolPro
Delivering services to improve wool quality, sheep production and efficiency in New Zealand.
http://www.woolpro.co.nz/
Lambchef
American Lamb Council's home page. How to buy, store and prepare lamb. Food service cuts available; plus recipes, sauces, and serving ideas for cooking delicious lamb dishes.
http://www.lambchef.com/
Superior Farms Home Page
This site provides information about Superior Farms, a US supplier of lamb; as well as recipes, nutritional data, and information about their products.
http://www.superiorfarms.com/
Yield Grades and Quality Grades for Lamb Carcasses
This NebGuide discusses yield and quality grades for lamb carcasses and their importance to producers.
http://www.ianr.unl.edu/pubs/Sheep/g675.htm
Australian Lamb Co.
This site provides information about the company and its lamb products.
http://www.austlambco.com.au/frame.htm
How to Buy Lamb (USDA)
Buying, labeling and storing information.
http://www.ams.usda.gov/howtobuy/meat.htm
Australian Wool Testing Authority, Ltd.
Largest wool testing organisation in the world. Topics include: objective measurement for wool specification and wool trading, services and fees, press releases, current issues and development.
http://www.awta.com.au/
Breeding Black Sheep
Although it is necessary to keep black wool out of the normal flock, uses have been found for wool from coloured sheep.
http://www.nre.vic.gov.au/4A2568B2008332A3/BCView/DCC15AFA8C77FBFACA256BCF000BBE74
Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers Home Page
This site is the homepage of a company that collects, grades, measures and markets wool. Merchandise, links and information are available at the site.
http://www.wool.ca/
Glossary of Wool Terms (PDF)
http://www.colostate.edu/Depts/CoopExt/PUBS/LIVESTK/01400.pdf
Grades and Lengths of Wool (PDF)
Information for the sheep producer to help recognize the needs of the mills and the spectrum of prices offered for wool. (PDF Format)
http://www.colostate.edu/Depts/CoopExt/PUBS/LIVESTK/01401.pdf
MacAusland's Woollen Mills Ltd.
Family owned and operated business located in PEI, CA, providing custom spinning and weaving. List of products and services and information about the mill.
http://www.peisland.com/wool/wool.htm
Selecting Wool for Handspinning
Handspinning, an old art, has been revived during the past ten years. This has been due in part to the general growth of cottage industries throughout Australia, and also the greater availability of black and colored wools which have given variety to homespun products.
http://www.nre.vic.gov.au/web/root/domino/cm_da/nrecinf.nsf/c119e3f042f5596aca256bca001f8bd5/0a9eea459024a025ca256bcf000bbe76
Specialty Carpet Wool Sheep
Pure wool and wool blend carpets are made from blends of different types of wools. These wools are broadly grouped as specialty carpet wools, basic wools and filler wools.
http://www.nre.vic.gov.au/4A2568B2008332A3/BCView/8078ADA4E33ADD60CA256BCF000BBEB3
USDA Standards for Lamb and Wool
Classes and specifications for standards (PDF).
http://www.ams.usda.gov/lsg/stand/st-pubs.htm#Official
Wool Type Numbers
Wool type numbers have been developed to describe the main characteristics of wool, with concise codes instead of lengthy written or verbal descriptions.
http://www.nre.vic.gov.au/4A2568B2008332A3/BCView/5053E6650BCE024ECA256BCF000BBF94
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