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Texas A&M AgriLife Shearing & Classing School<\/strong><\/p>\n

We are very excited to be hosting the second annual shearing and classing school in San Angelo on January 3rd-5th, 2017. \u00a0The\u00a0Texas sheep and goat shearing industry has not kept up with innovation and technology that others in the national and international community have used to improve wool and mohair harvest efficiency. \u00a0To address this issue, we are hosting two schools: sheep\/goat shearing and wool classing. \u00a0The two schools run contiguously and students cannot take both.<\/p>\n

The shearing school will teach the basics of shearing technique, animal handling, and tools of the trade. \u00a0The goals is to develop industry professionals that utilize the most efficient technique, equipment, and tools to harvest wool and mohair. \u00a0The shearing technique taught will be the international shearing pattern that does not require tying or restraining the animals during the shearing process. \u00a0We advise against individuals that wish to take the school to learn how to shear their own flock. \u00a0Learning to shear take years of hard work and practice. \u00a0Small flock owners should consider hiring a professional or shear their animals on a blocking stand.<\/p>\n

The wool classing school will teach participant to sort wool based on fiber quality. \u00a0This technique will sort like fibers into groups so that the wool will receive the most value in the commercial marketplace.<\/p>\n

These two schools will complement each other. \u00a0And most importantly, provide learning and networking opportunities for ranchers and shearing professionals to improve the value and sustainability of the Texas wool and mohair clip.<\/p>\n

For questions or comments, please send us an email (reid.redden@ag.tamu.edu) or give us a call (325-657-7324)<\/p>\n

Shearing School Flyer<\/a><\/p>\n

Wool Classing School<\/a><\/p>\n

Online Registration<\/a><\/p>\n

\"P1000136\"<\/a><\/p>\n

2015 Shearing and Classing School<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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