Methods on measuring and assessing major wool traits in fine wool sheep
In view of the important role of the methods and standards of wool quality testing in promoting the development of the wool textile industry,wool trade and fine wool sheep breeding.By summarizing the relevant literature and standards at home and abroad,the main wool properties and testing standards were summarized.Based on the existing standards and practical application in domestic production,the methods of measuring 2 wool yield characters and 6 wool quality characters were introduced in detail.Finally,the visual assessment methods developed by Australia and China were systematically introduced,which are developed for the traits with complicated and unable to test objectively.This paper can provide reference for the unified determination and evaluation of wool fiber quality.
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