Sheep shearing takes on a new meaning in the winter. If not well planned, it may have a negative impact on the shearing industry. With winter approaching in Australia, experienced shearers are understandably concerned about the health of their sheep as well as their businesses. Instead of being concerned, they will face the challenges of winter shearing with ease if they take the required precautions and keep the required equipment in their collection.

Shearers often do not stress enough on the use of the appropriate equipment. The fall in temperature necessitates a few shifts in the workplace as well as proper tools. Following are the tools that you should immediately go for before the approaching winter season:

Cover Combs

When it comes to combs, cold climates necessitate an extra coat of coverage. Snow combs, also known as shearing cover combs, have greater thermal protection in the cold winter. This comb has a lot of space between the cutting edges. It also happens to be a new shearing alternative that offers more benefits than standard flat combs. Popular options of Cover Combs are Ace Cover Combs and Willpower Cover Combs (medium level).

Cutters

Over the winter, the right cutters and combs will help you get the best results. A huge variety of cutters that perform well for you has been brought to you by Shear Quantity. Cutters of all types are available from a variety of manufacturers. For wool cutting, it is important to use an effective cutter. At the end, the cutter is the instrument that shears the sheep. You should concentrate on a sharp tip, just like you would for a comb. Popular options of cutters are Heiniger Storm Cutter, Ace Storm Cutters Full Thickness 4.1 & 4.5mm, Ace Sword Cutters Full Thickness and Willpower Cutters Full Thickness 4.0mm and 4.5mm.

Proper Winter Clothes

Apart from looking after the flock of sheep with the proper use of the right tools, it is equally important to look after the shearers themselves as shearing is a physically challenging job. Shearing requires shearers to work in the open space for a very long time. So, in order to maintain good health, sheares need proper thermal wear to protect themselves from the cold wind. Red Tongue Long Tail Winter Singlets, Longhorn® Back Warmer – Wool and Red Tongue Thermal Back Warmer are some of the options to go for.