The first day of shearing is always an exciting if busy time, as local shearers sharpen their combs, kelpies bark and bleating sheep with their lustrous wool fleeces pack the lanolin-stained wooden ...

Delivered by a highly experienced team of instructors, the programme will see courses running between April and August, providing training in machine shearing, blade shearing and wool handling. Ulster ...

Competition organiser Northern Shears vice president Paul McCormick said the various shearing, wool handling and open blades events drew massive crowds this year. All eyes were on Australian shearing ...

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A ewe midway through shedding her fleece. Exlana sheep are a breed that do not need to be shorn at all. Photograph: Alexander Turner/The Guardian Shearing sheep can cost more than the wool is worth so ...