What makes Wool-Overs superior?
Independent studies have shown that from a mob of sheep, half coated using Wool-Overs and half un-coated, the coated wool out-performed the un-coated wool by $27.01/head on average.
Product Description:
- Made of breathable, treated nylon, these sheep covers are available in long-neck, short-neck or ram covers.
- Long-necks have straps at the shoulders and at the pin bone which are adjustable for use year-round as your sheep grow.
- Short-necks have strategically placed knots at the shoulder for adjusting sizes.
- Ram coats have the ability to open completely at the front to accommodate for rams' horns and width in the brisket. Like the long-neck coats, they also have the adjustable straps.
All rugs are double stitched at the front for durability with elastic at the neck, the front shoulder and above the tail to minimise the penetration of dust and vegetable matter. Leg straps are also double stitched and thick for maximum comfort and ease of movement.
Above: The appearance of caoted wool vs. non-coated wool
Benefits for Sheep- Heat loss in winter is reduced by 40%
- Sheep wearing white coats are 10 degrees cooler in summer - Rugs do not interfere with mating or lambing and are no impediment to rams - Improves lactation rates in coated ewes - Chances of fly strike and fleece rot are dramatically reduced | Benefits for Wool- No burnt, discoloured, UV-damaged tip - therefore softer handling
- Minimal vegetable matter and dust penetration - No back line degradation and opening of fleece - Improved processing performance of wool - Improved style and lustre of wool |
Specialty Wool
Small producers of specialty wool (white and natural-coloured) for woolcrafts, will discover many benefits from coating their sheep with Wool-Overs. Craft-workers are always seeking good quality, clean wool, and fleeces which have been protected from dirt, vegetable matter and sun damage.
Wool-Overs helps to provide wool which sells for a higher price than uncoated fleeces.
Wool-Overs helps to provide wool which sells for a higher price than uncoated fleeces.
Testimonials
"The most important point in choosing a sheep coat is the style. Short or long neck. Wool-Overs offer a very good design with elastic around the forward neck area and adjustment straps over the back which help the coat hug the sheep and stay secure.
We have now increased the number of stock coated and are looking forward to the results of a full season under Wool Overs. We have no hesitation in recommending the product - it has been a sound economic decision for our business and we intend to continue our program."
-- Kim Sounness & Co --
"Tamgaree"
We have now increased the number of stock coated and are looking forward to the results of a full season under Wool Overs. We have no hesitation in recommending the product - it has been a sound economic decision for our business and we intend to continue our program."
-- Kim Sounness & Co --
"Tamgaree"
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Call James on 0439 061 148
Call James on 0439 061 148
