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The purpose of these guidelines is to help reduce the risk of injuries and fatalities by providing practical guidance on how to handle sheep safety.
The purpose of these guidelines provide advice on how to keep people safe in the shearing industry.
Back injuries, sprains, strains and hand wounds are the leading injuries associated with shearing sheep.
This good practice guideline covers the emptying out (fasting) of sheep prior to shearing.