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Showing 1 to 4 of 4 for “"Strong Wool"”.
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Strong Wool Speaks: Exploring a Material Conversation in the Knitting of Strong Wool for Acoustic Design
Can the inherent properties and value of Strong Wool be amplified through a materialcentric textile design practice? Strong Wool is a highly technical, durable, biodegradable, and renewable natural fibre but its story is not being heard. Instead, the Strong Wool industry is overwhelmed by the noise …
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Analysis of the effects of sire and age on wool quality traits in Romney ewes
Higher prices for sheep meat compared to strong wool have caused dual purpose sheep breeding objectives to align with meat production. The resulting lack of focus on wool breeding has resulted in reduction of the quality and value of strong wool. This dissertation examines the results of a wool …
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Breeding for robustness in maternal sheep.
… 3,300 Merino ewes from five strains (Fine-wool, Medium-wool Peppin, Medium-wool non-Peppin, High fertility Peppin and South Australian strong wool). The weight and body condition score of the ewes were recorded over five production cycles. 3. An industry stud flock (Lambpro, Holbrook NSW) …