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Thread #102466   Message #2080425
Posted By: Rowan
18-Jun-07 - 07:13 PM
Thread Name: Folklore: Sheep counting systems in N America?
Subject: RE: Folklore: Sheep counting systems in N America?
I can't say about elsewhere, but in Oz the genetics of most flocks bred for wool are generally computer controlled to within an inch of their lives. The only times you see black, brown or brindle sheep they're in those flocks (usually kept by hobby farmers) selling to the hand-spun yarn market. They certainly get rapidly culled from any flock aiming at 11 micron wool, as one dark fibre will reduce the price of the whole bale.

Cheers, Rowan