Web Directory

» Ausfine Wool It
   A proprietary limited company which has been formed to manage and direct the licensed use of the brand name and trademark in relation to all aspects of wool and sheep production, education, quality standards and marketing within Australia.
   http://www.ausfinewool.com.au

» Australian Wool Testing Authority, Ltd.
   Largest wool testing organisation in the world. Topics include: objective measurement for wool specification and wool trading, services and fees, press releases, current issues and development.
   http://www.awta.com.au/

» British Wool Marketing Board
   Currently funded by approximately 80,000 registered sheep farmers, the board centrally arranges the collection, grading, sales and promotion of almost all the fleece wool grown in Britain.
   http://www.britishwool.org.uk/

» Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers Home Page
   This site is the homepage of a company that collects, grades, measures and markets wool. Merchandise, links and information are available at the site.
   http://www.wool.ca/

» Coe Creek Farm
   Sheep and lambs are raised on a sustainable farm. Products include lambs for food or stock, rams and ewes, as well as hand woven wool rugs. Page includes history of ranch and company news.
   http://www.coecreekfarm.com/

» Elders Livestock & Wool
   An Australian site providing up to date wool market commentary, wool sales roster, daily wool prices, and advice on selling options.
   http://livestock-wool.elders.com.au/

» Glossary of Wool Terms
   Fact sheet providing brief definitions of terms used for wool. From the Colorado State University.
   http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/livestk/01400.html

» Grades and Lengths of Wool (PDF)
   Information for the sheep producer to help recognize the needs of the mills and the spectrum of prices offered for wool. (PDF Format)
   http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/livestk/01401.html

» Lazerline - Wool & EMD Scanning
   A family owned company offering laser testing of wool and lamb muscle. Located in Peterborough, South Australia.
   http://www.lazerline.com.au

» MacAusland's Woollen Mills Ltd.
   Family owned and operated business located in PEI, CA, providing custom spinning and weaving. List of products and services and information about the mill.
   http://www.macauslandswoollenmills.com

» Montana State University Extension Sheep Program
   Market reports, fact sheets and research.
   http://animalrangeextension.montana.edu/Sheep/sheep.htm

» Mutton Renaissance
   Dedicated to the promotion of mutton. Provides detailed production information for farmers, abattoirs and butchers. Buying and recipe ideas for restaurants and lists of where to buy/eat mutton.
   http://www.muttonrenaissance.org.uk

» NZ Wool Testing Authority
   Sampling, testing and certification service - fleece measurement on individual animals, core testing of greasy and scoured wool, staple length measurement on greasy wool, fibre length on scoured wool.
   http://www.nzwta.co.nz/

» National Lamb Feeders Association
   The NFLA is a non-profit organization whose primary purpose is to promote, encourage and improve the production of lambs and sheep.
   http://www.nlfa-sheep.org/

» Oregon Wool
   An association of small Oregon family farms and fiber artists, offering products from sheep, alpacas, goats, rabbits, and other fiber animals.
   http://www.oregonwool.com/

» Primaries of WA Pty Ltd.
   Western Australian wool and livestock brokers. Providing interactive online services to registered clients and overseas wool buyers.
   http://www.primaries.com.au

» Sheep and Lamb Statistics
   USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Information. The index is designed to assist data users interested in specific aspects of the agricultural estimating program.
   http://www.nass.usda.gov/QuickStats/index2.jsp

» Sheep on Shares
   A leasing or sharing arrangement allows people to share the production costs and, in turn, share the sheep income. This circular shows one way to determine an equitable sheep leasing agreement.
   http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/agecon/farmmgt/ec1168w.htm

» Summit Creek Natural Lamb
   A fully-integrated lamb company. Growers in the Rocky Mountains take great pride in raising American lamb.
   http://www.summitcreeklamb.com

» Superior Farms
   A commercial supplier of lamb. Features recipes, nutritional data, and information about their products.
   http://www.superiorfarms.com/

» The Australian Woolgrower
   Australian association for wool producers.
   http://www.australianwoolgrowers.com.au

» WoolPro
   Delivering services to improve wool quality, sheep production and efficiency in New Zealand.
   http://www.woolpro.co.nz/

» Yocom-McColl Wool Testing Labs
   Independently owned, commercial wool testing lab located in Denver, Colorado since 1964. Test raw wool for yield and fiber diameter. Includes information to help you understand micron reports.
   http://www.ymccoll.com/