Title: (Optional) Describe procedures for harvesting fiber.
Course: Livestock Production Management (18301-II) > Section: Exploring Sheep and Goat Production

Description should include

- machine-shearing procedures
- blade-shearing procedures
- combing (e.g., cashmere-producing goats).

Process/Skill Questions:

- What fibers are produced by sheep and goats?
- Why are fibers harvested from sheep and goats?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of the varying harvesting methods?
- Why is contamination with hay, manure, or dirt a concern during harvesting?