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Saturday, April 6, 2013

Merino sheep

             Merino is an economically influential breed of sheep prized for its wool. Merinos are regarded as having some of the finest and softest wool of any sheep.  The main types of merino are: Booroola Merino, Delaine Merino, Fonthill Merino, German Mutton Merino, Medium-Wool Merino, Merinolandschaf, Poll Merino, South African Merino, South African Mutton Merino, Strong Wool Merino.
             Merino wool is finely crimped and soft. Staples are commonly 65–100 mm (2.6–3.9 in) long. A Saxon Merino produces 3–6 kg (6.6–13 lb) of greasy wool a year, while a good quality Peppin Merino ram produces up to 18 kg (40 lb). Merino wool is generally less than 24 micron (µm) in diameter. Basic Merino types include: strong (broad) wool 23–24.5 µm, medium wool is 19.6–22.9 µm, fine 18.6–19.5 µm, superfine 15–18.5 µm and ultra fine 11.5–15 µm.

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