[Jacob-list] Fw: crimpy fleece

[Mary Spahr]

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From: Mary Spahr 
To: Jacob List Members 
Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2002 5:57 PM
Subject: crimpy fleece


If there is some question as to whether a fleece would pass the JSBA registration process, the owner could submit a sample for micron testing to Yocum McColl laboratory.  This will show if the fleece is too coarse or too fine to fall within the breed standard, which has allowed for considerable diversity.  It will also show if the fleece is double-coated, which is atypical of a Jacob fleece.
Fleeces with crimp have not been automatically failed just because they have some crimp.  There are other characteristics involved, such as handle.  If it is as fine as a Merino, with crimpiness, for example, then it is not within the accepted range.
Mary Spahr
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