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SHEEP PRODUCTION HANDBOOK
The seventh edition contains revised information on major subjects such as breeding, forages, handling, health, management, marketing, nutrition, predator control, reproduction and wool. New features include an extensive dairy chapter and a hardbound cover.
Price: $74.45 each (includes shipping)
Quantity: Orders of 10 or more, $60 each. Call for shipping charges. |
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CODE OF PRACTICE FOR PREPARATION OF WOOL CLIPS
In 2012, the American Wool Council updated the Code of Practice. Order your new edition today. A set of standards for a self-regulatory approach to clip preparation, including recommended procedures for all wool types. Also includes information on basic wool handling.
Price: $5.00 each (includes shipping)
Quantity: No limit per order |
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TARGETED GRAZING HANDBOOK
Includes a CD
Published December 2006. This handbook represents a compilation of the latest research on harnessing livestock to graze targeted vegetation in ways that improve the function and appearance of a wide variety of landscapes.
The handbook is organized both as an introduction to targeted grazing for the novice and as a useful reference for those already familiar with the topic. The chapters are written toward an audience that includes livestock producers, land managers, landowners, grazing enthusiasts or simply interested observers.
Price: $25.00 each (includes shipping)
Quantity: 1 per order
For orders of 20 or more, a 10 percent discount applies. |
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LIVESTOCK PROTECTION DOG POSTERS / BROCHURES
Signs and brochures informing recreationalists about the presence of livestock protection dogs (LPD) and grazing sheep guarded by LPDs are now available to download from the USDA, APHIS website.
To download the poster, go to http://www.aphis.usda.gov/publications/wildlife_damage/content/printable_version/LPD-Poster.pdf
To download the brochure, go to http://www.aphis.usda.gov/publications/wildlife_damage/content/printable_version/LPD-Brochure.pdf
Or call Michael Marlow at 970-494-7456 to order.
These materials are free. |
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MOUSE PAD
High-quality mouse pad featuring a rock climber in wool clothing and the tagline "do it in wool."
Price: $6.00 each (includes shipping)
Quantity: 1 per order |
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WOOL FAST FACT SHEETS
Print Fast Facts from the Web for Free: Wool Facts
1. Processing Wool: shearing, grading, washing, scouring, blending, dyeing and carding.
2. Processing Wool: spinning, weaving and/or knitting, fulling, finishing and chemical finishing.
3. Wool Fabrics: woolen and worsted spinning systems.
4. Characteristics of Wool: durability, resilience, fiber absorbency, felting, dye ability, resistance to flame, chemical structure and resistance to compression.
5. Care of Wool: general care, pressing wool, care in storage, cleaning wool, machine-washing, hand-washing, dry cleaning and stain removal.
6. The History of Wool: brief historic overview of the sheep industry.
Price: Only Available Online
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SHEEP FAST FACT SHEETS -- Newly Updated!
Print the Fast Facts from the Web for Free: Sheep Facts
Provides fast facts on various aspects of the U.S. sheep industry, including:
- American Lamb
- American Wool
- U.S. Sheep Losses Due to Predators
- Sheep Production in American
- Sheep Ecology in America
Price: $15.00 (includes shipping)
Quantity: 50 sets of 5 |
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U.S. SHEEP BREEDS DIRECTORY
A color directory on 45 sheep breeds-including meat, fine wool, long wool, dual purpose, minor and hair breeds. Contains color pictures and a brief description of each breed's characteristics.
Price: $10.00 each (includes shipping)
Quantity: 1 per order |
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PRODUCING CONSUMER PRODUCTS FROM SHEEP:
THE SHEEP SAFETY AND QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
This 53-page book contains information on the Sheep Safety & Quality Assurance Program (SSQA). The mission of the SSQA Program is to maximize consumer confidence in, and acceptance of, sheep products by using research and education to improve management during the production of safe and high-quality sheep products. The SSQA manual contains introductory information, criteria to achieve through process control to ensure compliance with the SSQA program, background information about the criteria presented, the protocol utilized to verify compliance with the criteria in an on-farm SSQA program, traceability concerns, how to monitor and take corrective action, and record keeping, along with supplemental information in appendicies.
Price: $6.00 (includes shipping)
Quantity: 1 per order |
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SHEEP REPORTER
REVISED FALL OF 2007
**ENJOY THE UPDATED PUBLICATION!**
Four page tabloid for childern (grades 3-6). Tells about the sheep industry.
Price: Limited Quantities Free
Quantity: 100 copies per bundle Call for Details. |
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WOOL DVD
This DVD features six wool presentations: From Fiber to Fabric; From Farm to Fabric; If you Think you Know Wool, Think Again; Wool: The Natural High-Performance Fiber; Made to Wear, Wool's a Natural; and Wool-The Fiber of the Gods.
Price: $10.00 (includes shipping)
Quantity: 1 per order |
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IF YOU THINK YOU KNOW AMERICAN WOOL, THINK AGAIN (VIDEO)
This video features interviews with a cross-section of consumers, and their ‘before’ and ‘after’ impressions of wool, beginning with their initial impressions, which are followed by markedly changed opinions after a brief wool-fabric handling and education session highlighting today’s lighter-weight wools. Also includes interviews with fashion buyers, designers and various entrepreneurs who utilize American wool. VHS format.
Price: $10.00 (includes shipping)
Quantity: 1 per order |
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FAIR PACKET
(Quantity: 1 packet per order. Note: Each Fair Packet contains 4 items. Quantities are listed with each item.)
ASI Brochure
This brochure describes the structure and 100+ year–old history of the American Sheep Industry Association (ASI), details the goals of ASI’s American Wool and Lamb Council, and describes ASI’s work in the legislative, animal health and resource management areas.
(Quantity: 25 brochures)
Wool Grades and Sheep that Grow the Wool
Describes the wool-grading system. Includes data on and drawing of the most common American sheep breeds.
(Quantity: 2)
Sheep Reporter -- Newly Revised
A four-page tabloid for children in grades 3 through 6. This educational piece makes learning about sheep and the products they produce fun! Includes activity suggestions and teacher’s guide.
(Quantity: 100)
Wool
This foldout brochure includes a brief summary of wool information such as care of wool, its physical makeup and unique, natural qualities, and the various steps and options involved in its processing.
(Quantity: 50)
Packet Price $40.00 each (includes shipping)
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WOOL QUALITY PACKET
(Quantity: 1 packet per order. Note: Each Wool Quality Packet contains 5 items. Quantities are listed with each item)
Preparation Steps for Wool Quality Improvement
This brochure contains information on the five basic steps for improving the wool clip.
(Quantity: 10)
Objective Measurement
This brochure contains information on all you need to know about objective measurement of wool, including why it’s so important.
(Quantity: 10)
Wool Pool Directory
This 1997 Wool Pool Directory contains a listing of the nation’s wool pools as well as listings for wool buyers, brokers and warehouses. This 145-page directory also includes a profile of wool processors and their specific requirements and expectations regarding wool quality and marketability.
(Quantity: 1)
Wool Quality Improvement Bulletins
A series of bulletins containing valuable information for wool growers. Bulletins address the following topics:
- Importance of Wool Quality Improvement
- Wool Pricing
- Packaging of Wool
- Yield Determination
(Quantity: 10)
Packet Price $30.00 each (includes shipping) |
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