Resistance to nematode parasites in merino sheep: sources of genetic variation.
Frequency of chromosomal abnormalities in embryos from superovulated merino ewes.
Actual quantities for merino yarns separately are not readily available, but the proportions were roughly two-thirds to weaving and one-third to hosiery.
Demands for 64's and finer qualities of merino yarns are substantially in excess of supply.
In some sheep areas, goats are being raised for mohair and sheep are being raised for merino wool.
They introduced 5,000 merino sheep to develop the country, and had many other expenses.
That probably covers the merino position, but how would it cover the chinchilla?
There is at present a very heavy demand for merino yarns and for this reason there should be a movement towards a greater use of crossbred yarns.