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Fill the information sheet (upload file below), send by email fibrelabandco@gmail.com and ship with samples to :
Fibre Lab and Co.
20 rue Jean Mermoz
59227 SAULZOIR
FRANCE
WHY ANALYSE YOUR FIBRE ?
The fiber analysis is an essential tool for you to monitor your breeding program.
It is an objective tool to monitor changes in the individual characteristics of your animal.
It is useful to recall that the tests are appropriate for your livestock.
Indeed the fibre varies enormously depending on:
• genetic characteristics
• Food and nutrient intake
• Health of Animals
When should I take the sample ?
2 possibilities :
you can take the sample during shearing
But, you can take the sample before shearing.
In this case, you are sure to take the sample in the right place and it lets you know your results before shearing, so you sort fleeces according to their fineness.
How much is needed for analysis ?
For each animal, take about a handful of fibre — roughly 5 cm across.
It may be interesting to take two samples. By this way, in case of problems or if you want to retest a fleece, you have a backup.
Where should I take my sample of fibre ?

Be sure to collect the sample close to the skin.
Put each sample in an unsealed, unstapled envelope.
Clearly mark the animal’s name or number on the envelope.
WARNING : Samples must be dry. Moisture can cause significant results.
Measurement on the OFDA 2000 in staple mode, according to the recognised optical method IWTO-47. Documented internal checks every test day and for every batch. Fibre Lab is not an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory and does not hold an IWTO licence: rigor rests on the procedure below, not on an external label.
How we stand behind the result
A result is only meaningful if the process is the same from one batch to the next. Our charter describes that process.