Small Ruminants (Sheep & Goats)
Mohair Quality Assessment Form
A form for judging the mohair from each goat. Use it to sort fleece lots and make notes on animals for breeding. Fill in every field when the event happens and keep the form with your other farm records.
FormSmall Ruminants (Sheep & Goats)Free PDF
What you fill in
- Animal ID and age
- Shearing date on the form
- Fiber length impression
- Luster and character
- Fineness impression on the form
- Kemp and coarse fiber noted
- Cleanliness and contamination
- Suggested use or lot
How to use this form
Fill it out at the time of the event, check it over, and store it where you can find it. Copy it for anyone who needs a record.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and USDA AMS.
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