Glossary of Terms
| Term | Definition |
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| Oddments |
Term for all other lines of wool other than Fleece ie. Pieces, Bellies, Locks etc. Wool that does not meet the wool classer's standards for main lines.
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| Off-shears | Shorn sheep immediately after shearing. Remedies registered for off-shears treatment may be applied for up to 7 days after shearing. |
| Optical-based Fibre Diameter Analyser |
An instrument for measuring fibre diameter mean and distribution using an automated microscope and image analysis techniques.
Synonyms -
OFDA |
| Over Skirting |
Removing good fleece wool and down grading that wool into pieces lines while skirting.
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| Overgrown | Any wool that has more than 12 month's growth. |