Wool Testing Bureau of South Africa
Testing statistics 2011/2012
Summary of wool testing statistics for 2011/2012
 
   

Fleece measurements are used by growers and breeders to assist in the selection of superior animals for breeding purposes and for the sale of stud sheep.

Fleece measurements are conducted on a 20g sample of wool that has been removed from the midside of the sheep. The sample is first washed, dried and conditioned.

WTB offers a range of different fleece measurements services.

· Washing yield
· Mean fibre diameter including Coefficient of variation of Diameter
· Staple Measurement (ATLAS)
· Manual Length and Crimp