Woolen clothing has been around for as long as humans have been wearing clothes and sheep have been domesticated. Indeed, our distant ancestors used sheep for three things: food, clothing and shelter—wool makes good insulation ...
Materials Science
Apr 5, 2023
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More frequently sheared pregnant sheep are more active, have lower stress levels and produce lambs with finer wool, according to University of Queensland research.
Plants & Animals
Dec 4, 2020
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A new study into wool production has found that seasonal weight loss can cause reduced wearability and appearance retention.
Plants & Animals
Apr 30, 2014
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Sorghum has long been a staple food in many parts of the world, but in the U.S., it's best known as a sweetener and livestock feed. As demand for the grain soars, so does the amount of waste husks. To reduce this waste, scientists ...
Materials Science
May 24, 2017
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A Murdoch University researcher has uncovered a little known nugget of Australian history about a Japanese push to challenge the nation's wool dominance in the early 20th century.
Other
Jul 25, 2013
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