Shearing a sheep or any other animal is not as easy as it seems. Get to know the real deal behind it and decide for yourself!

It takes a lot of time to excel and become an expert in shearing. But before gaining a proper experience, randomly buying supplies is not worth the deal. If the proper basics of the process are not known, it would only result in frustration. However, if you raise sheep, there is no way you can avoid shearing them for better-quality fleece. So let's take a clear look at the process of shearing sheep! 

Shearing is the process of collecting a sheep's wooly fleece. Wool fibers lack any sensory components and are simply stiffened proteins. When the sheep no longer require their winter coat in the spring, this is often done.

If you run a farm in southern Australia, you may have noticed scouring among sheep. This is a common problem, especially for the weaned sheep, due to the adverse environment created by high stocking density and inclement weather.

Besides scouring, sheep face a number of health challenges in such conditions. So, today’s discussion focuses on the health-related issues your flock may suffer from.

Thank god, sheep are low-maintenance animals! But this does not mean they require zero maintenance. Just like any other livestock, little maintenance helps sheep thrive. And for maintenance, we mean going beyond watering and feeding. 

If you own a flock, you must have noticed that sheep grow wool all year round. It is natural to shear the wool coats; don’t worry it is not a painful process for them. On the other hand, many people live under the impression that shearing is only done for financial reasons.

As you know, lamb supply is in demand throughout the year. However, meeting the market demand is not always possible due to the nature of sheep reproduction. When in need, individuals import from those who keep lambs for necessary supplies. But this gap is easy to avoid with out-of-season reproduction. Many farmers worry about the quality, so it is better to focus on a set of tips for improving out-of-season reproduction. 

It is said that if you have good health then you can also earn better. What are the things you need to lead a good quality of life? Does that include owning a nice house and car, spending quality time with family and friends, helping your kids to learn and grow and so on? If yes, then we can easily say that when we are fit and healthy, we can easily earn money to buy the things that we want.

Good health practices can lead to a stress-free life. This simple truth applies to your personal and professional, equally. But the latter often goes neglected in the shearing workplaces. Lack of health and safety responsibilities is a widespread problem.

A swift solution is implementing risk or hazard management. When employees are at risk or encounter hazards, illness or injury is common. Shearing contractors must remember that the identification of hazards is a continuous process.

Did you know that a detailed and well-outlined health policy for the workplace increases productivity? It’s true because risk management is always on their toes to prevent potential hazards at an early stage.

That’s why the first thing is to identify hazards. Since it is an ongoing process, being alert at all times is a crucial element. Assign employees to work on identifying, managing, assessing and eliminating the risks so that any unwanted consequences do not take place.

Where do the sheep get their wool from? Is it important to remove the wool? Does it require a special comb to shear the sheep? Knowing the answers to all these questions is very important for stockmen to maintain the health of the sheep.