Effects of age, body region and mineral contents on the fleece characteristics of Central Anatolian Merino sheep

The fibre characteristics of fleece determine its fate through the textile industry. Parameters such as diameter, length, elasticity and strength define functional quality fleece. Therefore, aim present study was to investigate effects different environmental factors well wool mineral contents on traits in Central Anatolian Merino sheep. Additionally, were investigated. For this purpose, 300 samples equally collected from 3 body regions (shoulder, rib rump) 100 animals five age groups. Samples analysed for (diameter, strength) (calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, copper, manganese zinc). A wide range statistical relationships found among focused those factors. findings highlight importance minerals parameters.