ã Shearing
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Clearing under last Front leg© Key Points · Use free hand on shoulder to straighten front leg · Use fingers to manipulate skin and wool from under
front leg · Turn handpiece under front leg using only a few
teeth · Keep first blow to flank flat and full The Flank &
Last Leg The flank and the last leg should now be easy to finish © Objectives To shear this section
quickly, cleanly, and easily without the head dropping
to the floor © Key Points · Start blows full · Keep sheep’s back legs in opposite direction to
belly starting position · Keep sheep upright · Keep toes under sheep as much as possible · Shuffle feet back slightly only as needed · Keep legs straight · Use only as much pressure as is needed with your
legs and hand · Take care near leg joints and hamstrings · Keep heels close together to keep sheep’s head off
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