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Shearing Industry Consultants
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Belly Removing the belly wool is one of the most important parts of shearing, as it sets up the neck, long blow, and the last side. If not removed completely there will be more work on other areas © Objectives To remove all brisket wool To remove all belly wool
flank to flank © Key Points · Sheep’s tail approximately 25cm forward and out
from the downtube · Sheep to lay on inside hip · Outside foot forward of inside foot · Sheep’s inside foreleg behind your inside leg · If necessary shear outside front hock first · Use forearm to hold outside front leg · Start high on the brisket · Enter with the comb flat on the skin · Use free hand to manipulate skin · Turn inside foot away from sheep to clear inside
of brisket · Always shear the pizzle from the side
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