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Fleece characteristics of three strains of Scottish Blackface sheep

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 September 2010

J. M. Doney  and
W. F. Smith
J. M. Doney
Affiliation:
Hill Farming Research Organisation, 29 Lander Road, Edinburgh
W. F. Smith
Affiliation:
Hill Farming Research Organisation, 29 Lander Road, Edinburgh
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Fleece characteristics of three distinct strains of Scottish Blackface sheep were studied by sampling eighteen ewes of the Lanark, Galloway and Lewis strains on three occasions in a single year. During the period of maximum growth the Lewis strain, which is largely of historical interest, differed significantly from the others in S/P ratio and mean weight, diameter and degree of medullation in fine and coarse fibres. The differences between the other two strains were small and although a considerable range in fleece characteristics was found, most of the whole fleeces would be classed as ‘medium’ wool.

All three strains showed a considerable reduction in follicle output during the winter and spring months when differences amongst them were minimised.

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Research Article
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Animal Production , Volume 8 , Issue 2 , June 1966 , pp. 313 - 320
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Copyright © British Society of Animal Science 1966

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