In the first attempt on the record of 731 set by New Zealander Matthew Smith in England nine and half years ago, Goss claimed ...
YORK COUNTY — Dottie the Sheep kicked, thrashed and bleated through the process as her wool was sheared Saturday, stopping only briefly to nibble at a patch of grass. The sheep shearers bent and ...
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The annual Sheep to Shawl Contest returned to the PA Farm Show on Wednesday. Ten teams competed to shear ...
Simon Goss completed the remarkable feat of shearing 732 strong wool ewes and pipped the previous record holder Matt Smith by ...
In the United States, there are fewer than five hundred professional sheep shearers. Those numbers are even smaller when looking at non-commercial shearers, posing a danger to the survival of small ...
From Highland pastures to global fashion, wool’s history is woven into Scotland’s identity. Wool has transformed Scotland’s landscapes, livelihoods, and legacy. Shane joins fashion historian Sally ...
On the weekend of March 28th and 29th, 2026, the National Sheepfold invites you to join in celebrating its annual event dedicated to shearing and wool. This traditional occasion showcases the Mérinos ...
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