Wool Information
More than half of American-produced wool is shorn during April, May and June. This comprehensive section addresses wool production from the code of practice and quality improvement techniques to certification classing and marketing.
The American Sheep Industry Association has developed valuable information pertaining to the wool industry. The following information will provide a quick update of some of these wool topics.
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Code of Practice for Preparation of Wool Clips -- This publication was updated in 2012 by the American Wool Council, a division of ASI. A copy can also be purchased for $5 by returning to the Home Page and clicking on Order Materials.
2010 Wool Genetics Directory - Fine and Medium Wool Producers
ASI commissioned Chris Wilcox, a leading analyst and commentator on the global wool industry, to supply this quarterly Wool Journal, which offers insight into the U.S. and global wool markets.
May 2013 Wool Journal
April 2013 Wool Journal
March 2013 Wool Journal
December 2012 Wool Journal
August 2012 Wool Journal
March 2012 Wool Journal
October 2011 Wool Journal
July 2011 Wool Journal
March 2011 Wool Journal -- Inaugural Issue
International Wool Brochure
- Wool Fast Fact Sheets -- Set of Six
- General Information About Wool
- Wool Grades and the Sheep that Grow the Wool
- About American Wool
- Quality Improvement
- Characteristics of American Wool
- American Wool Market
- Wool Marketing
- Certified Classing and Wool Handling Schools
- Strengthening the American Wool Industry Bulletin Series -- Set of Five
- Certified Wool Programs
- Poly Contaminiation Bulletin
- Yield Determination Bulletin
- Packaging Bulletin
- Wool Pricing Bulletin
- Wool Quality Improvement Programs
- Introduction
- Education
- Genetics
- Industry Standards
- Wool Preparation Information
- Code of Practice for Preparation of Wool Clips - PDF File
- Preparation Steps for Wool Quality Improvement
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Step 5 - Certified Classing and Wool Handling Schools