[Jacob-list] registration question

[Neal and Louise Grose]

I think that we should definitely guard against excessively fine wool. The real problem is that things that go along with fineness occur as unexpected consequences. The essential character of Jacob fleece as "open" means that it should not be dense or be too uniform. There needs to be a larger range of fiber diameters and crimp than is desirable in commercial breeds where uniformity is marketable.

On the other hand, this trait is very easily influenced by diet and climate. Access to high quality forage can dramatically increase fleece weights.

Neal
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Marguerite Van Beek 
  To: jacob-list at jacobsheep.com ; Neal and Louise Grose ; Linda 
  Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2009 12:44 PM
  Subject: Re: [Jacob-list] registration question


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