Overview
Members within a team each evaluate fleeces for fineness, length and yield, rank fleeces within a group and give reasons for their placing of those classes. Contestants must be very familiar with all grading standards and evaluation techniques because no measuring devices are to be used during the contest.
ASSIGNMENTS
Week 1: Sheep Basics
Week 2: Introduction to Wool Judging & Wool Judging Vocabulary
Week 3: Grading the Rail
Week 4: Grading the Rail Placings and Reasons
Week 5: Practice Grading the Rail & Official Reasons
Week 6: Practice Placing Classes & Official Reasons
Wool Breeds Resources:
Practice Wool Judging Vocabulary using Quizlet
SEARCH QUIZLET: Julie_Dillard9
Raisingsheep.net
Classification of Wool Breeds Slideshow by Dusty Soles
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