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Wool & Quality Assurance

Industry programs and best practices for preparing wool clips, improving fleece quality, and meeting assurance standards for both wool and live animal care.

American Wool Assurance Program

The American Wool Assurance (AWA) Standards provide confidence to the global marketplace that American wool is produced using high standards of care and handling. 

ASI Code of Practice for Preparation of Wool Clips

Industry standards for classing, handling, and packaging wool to meet buyer expectations and maximize returns.

Prep Steps for Improving Wool Quality

Small management decisions make a big difference. Learn preparation steps that help produce a higher-quality clip.

Sheep Quality Assurance Program

A program promoting best management practices in animal care, environmental stewardship, and product quality to support a sustainable U.S. sheep industry.

From Carcass to Cut

Producing high-quality meat starts long before harvest. These resources delve into lamb carcass characteristics that improve quality, consistency, and market value.

Flavor, Fat, and the Fight for Market Share

Dr. Travis Hoffman covers lamb meat quality from consumer preferences and USDA grading to flavor science and instrument grading.

ALB Lamb Product Quality Video Series

The American Lamb Board’s quality resources include a five-part video series on grading and carcass evaluation, flavor profiling a National Lamb Quality Audit.

USDA Lamb Grades & Standards

Industry standards for classing, handling, and packaging wool to meet buyer expectations and maximize returns.

Industry Updates

Sheep IQ brings credible news from ALB, ASI, extension specialists, and
other industry partners into one place.
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