Chris the merino sheep made global headlines after being found wandering alone outside Australia's capital Canberra with masses of wool sagging from its frame in 2015. Current Edition Topics ...

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After cleaning and separating hundreds of tiny cuttings of merino sheep wool, the researchers measured the curvature of each fiber, and then observed the wool under a microscope. They found that ...

Hair Sheep breeds include: Dorper, Persian Black Head, Red Masai and their crosses with local stock. Wool and Dual purpose breeds include: Merino, Corriedale, Romney Marsh and crosses of these ...