Shearing safety
1 June 2001
Shearing safety
SHEARING skills a little rusty? Many producers deciding to shear their own sheep this season, rather than bringing in contractors, should remember it is a complex skill.
Greenmount College in Antrim warns those who have sheared in the past to refresh their memories and check the safety of any shearing equipment.
Although the college is unable to run training courses, a video and booklet produced by the British Wool Marketing Board is available for £10 (01274-688666). *
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