THERE was a strong interest in this year’s Holbrook Sheep and Wool Fair with students coming from as far as Melbourne to get hands-on sheep and wool industry experience.
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Nearly a dozen schools were involved in the three-day event, which finished on a damp Friday at Holbrook’s Sporting Centre.
“The Holbrook Sheep and Wool Fair also provides the opportunity for breeders in the industry to exhibit, compete and network and to pass on skills learnt to the next generation” fair president Bill McDonald said.
Students participated in judging competitions for fleeces, Merino sheep and meat sheep, as well as being judged on their sheep handling skills.
Breeds showcased at this year’s fair included Dorper and White Dorper (feature breed), Wiltshire Horn, Wiltipoll, Poll Dorset, White Suffolk,Hampshire Down, East Friesian, English Leicester, Lincoln, Bond, Corriedale, Black and coloured sheep breeds.
It also hosted the Riverina Group Merino sheep and meat sheep judging finals.