Abstract

Estimates of between- and within-bale variation of regain, clean-wool yield, vegetable-matter content, and fibre diameter from 23 Australian greasy merino-wool lots sold at auction during 1962–63 are presented. Possible factors affecting the variability of each character are outlined. The application of clean-wool yield estimates for σ2 W and σ2 B to provide an economic core-sampling schedule for individual lots before marketing is discussed.

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