Question

How is shearing done? What is the advantage of machine shearing over hand shearing?

Answer 1

Shearing is the process of removing fleece (hair) from the body of a sheep. Prior to shearing, animals are given a thorough bath and are then dried. Shearing is done manually with a pair of scissors or clippers, and the person who removes the fleece is called the shearer. Shearing is also done by using shearing machines.

Following are the advantages of machine shearing over hand shearing:
1. Machine shearing is quicker, easier and more uniform than hand shearing.
2. Machine shearing removes the wool completely from a sheep's body, while hand shearing does not remove the wool completely.