Sheep

Shearing

For around six thousand years, sheep shearing and wool production has been an important part of this country's sheep industry.

And you can see just how it's done, at the Royal Cornwall Show. It's fascinating to watch.

Since sheep breeds no longer naturally moult, shearing is necessary to prevent the animal from overheating either when indoors, or outside during hot summer months. When shorn, sheep are also much less prone to fly strike.

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