ã Shearing
Industry Consultants
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Topknot The topknot will vary according to the type of sheep © Objectives To shear the topknot and
clear the wool forward of ears and/or horns. © Key Points · Use inside leg to control head · Use free hand to manipulate wool and/or skin · Ensure comb starts on the skin · Aim 1st blow from outside of face to
inside ear |
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Neck The neck is one of the hardest parts of the sheep to master, especially if it has big wrinkles © Objectives To shear the neck cleanly and efficiently To remove wool from the
side of the face To remove all wool from the top of the head To clear to the last
side ear © Key Points · Face straight up the board · Balance sheep high with it’s brisket above it’s
left teat for right handed shearers · Outside foot forward of inside foot · Keep outside knee in front of sheep’s shoulder
point · Turn inside foot parallel with sheep’s back legs · Use free hand in brisket area to help comb entry · Ensure combs starts on skin above the main wrinkle · Lead with the top tooth and keep it on the skin · Use free hand to manipulate skin ·
After each blow
shift inside foot back slightly |
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