Fine wool : proceedings of the 1982 Merino & Halfbred Producers’ Seminar, Lincoln College, 19-20 May, 1982

Abstract

The papers were presented at the 1982 Merino & Halfbred Producers’ Seminar, Lincoln College, 19-20 May 1982. The proceedings include the full text of the following papers: A. E. van Asch, Stud Merinos and halfbreds in New Zealand; B. J. McGuirk, Fleece measurement and Merino breeding programmes; R. Jopp, Selection in New Zealand fine wool flocks; M. E. Moss, The fine wool market; B. R. Wilkinson, Wool growth; A. R. Edmunds, Developments in wool selling; P. J. Wardell, Halfbreds and intensive farming; R. S. Emmerson, Merinos and intensive farming; A. J. Jopp, Animal health aspects associated with intensive management of fine wool breeds; K. Jowsey, The processing of fine wools; B. N. Tinnock, Fundamental reguirements for effective clip preparation; J. Street, Quality control of shearing and woolhanling; A. E. Frazer, Prospects for Merinos in the meat trade; R. H. M. Johnston, An industry review.