Kentucky producers at the 2000 Shearing school learned hands-on techniques.
Shearing is an important part of a good sheep management program.
Monty Chappell, UK Extension Sheep Production and 4-H Livestock Specialist. Some of the most basic skills in sheep management are the most important. For instance, learning to shear the animal to separate it from its winter wool is vital to having a quality flock. Producers who shear their own sheep can save valuable dollars and have the satisfaction of making their enterprise more self-sufficient. The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture will be offering sheep producers a chance to learn shearing techniques in a hands-on shearing school April 2 and 3 at UK's Animal Research Center in Woodford County.