Small Ruminants (Sheep & Goats)
Wool Classing Worksheet
A worksheet for classing wool by type, length and cleanliness. Use it to group fleeces into lots a buyer will understand. Fill in each line from your own records and keep the worksheet with your other farm papers.
WorksheetSmall Ruminants (Sheep & Goats)Free PDF
What you fill in
- Lot number to fill in
- Source farm or flock
- Number of fleeces
- Fiber type or breed
- Length impression to fill in
- Character and crimp
- Condition and contamination
- Class or grade chosen
How to use this worksheet
Work down the lines and fill in what you know. Leave a line blank if you need to look something up, then come back and finish it.
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 USDA AMS and eXtension.
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