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 ...

Shearing records are classed based on sheep type, an eight or nine hour work day, and gender. Ms Lyons's 8hr merino lamb record ... be given a chance as a young female shearer 20 years ago.

Notable domestic breeds include Merino ... and attention compared to adult sheep. Lambs undergo several developmental stages before reaching adulthood. Female lambs typically achieve sexual ...