Fleece Sampling Site
- be consistent from alpaca to alpaca
- sample size for micron testing: 20gm
- sample size for micron and yield testing: 30gm
- a representative sample gives a representative result
- a Fleece Grid Sample should be taken from ten random sites - fleece spread out on the classing table
- sample identification should not be written on plastic bags with texta, but should be written clearly on labels [placed inside the bags]
The above was reproduced with the permission of Riverina Fleece Testing Services, ©1999.
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