There was no pulling the wool over your eyes Sunday at the 53rd annual Sheep Shearing Festival at North Andover Common.

Competitors trying to shear sheep against the clock, using old-fashioned blades (as opposed to electronic shears) ...

Sheep shearing is in full swing in the northern Japanese prefecture of Hokkaido before the summer heat sets in. Shibetsu City is a major sheep producer that's home to about 1,450 of the wooly beasts.

Sheep farmers have been reminded that biosecurity during shearing season must be paramount to minimise disease risk to the flock, but also to protect shearers. The National Sheep Association (NSA ...

Sheep shearing is the process of removing a sheep’s wool fleece. It can be done with traditional hand shears by a skilled shepherd but is more commonly carried out by professional contract shearers ...

An up-close look at authentic sheep shearing was offered to visitors as part of the Historic Brattonsville community's ongoing Living History series. Though slower than modern electric shears ...

O'Brien Farm in St. John's was bustling with excitement on May 17, as families gathered to watch demonstrations of sheep shearing, spinning yarn, and crafting items, at their Sheep to Socks event.

O'Brien Farm in St. John's was bustling with excitement on May 17, as families gathered to watch demonstrations of sheep shearing, spinning yarn, and crafting items, at their Sheep to Socks event.

The Indiana Sheep and Wool Market Development Program (Indiana S&W) is seeking candidates for two district seats in 2025. The checkoff board, which is composed of representatives from nine ...