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Removing the Wool: California extension makes sheep sheering less stressful

The University of California Hopland REC shows local sheep producers the proper tools and techniques to make sheering less grueling.

December 10, 2024 12:10 PM • 
RFD-TV News Staff, Marion Kirkpatrick

The average sheep in the United States produces over seven pounds of grease wool, and an ag extension program in California is making that process much more manageable for producers and their flocks.

The University of California, Hopland Research and Extension Center (REC) takes us along to see how humans and sheep thrive and avoid injury with the help of an exciting sponsor.

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