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Woolwise is the only web-based repository of the educational resources created by the CRC for Premium Quality Wool during its activities from 1993-2000. This resource collection consists of some 2500 high quality Microsoft Powerpoint slides prepared and
edited by leading Australian wool educators, researchers, and industry personnel.
Each slide is accompanied by explanatory notes and references to allow users to
extract personalised information modules.
The educational resources are organised into subjects, themes, topics and modules. The files associated with each subject can be downloaded as a compressed collection in ZIP file format. We are in the process of providing capability to also download the themes and topics within each subject as compressed collections. Likewise it will also be possible to download each module in its native MS-Powerpoint format.
Samples from each of the subjects can be viewed or downloaded.
The hierarchy of collections can be accessed using the menu on the righthand side of each page.
At the top level of the hierarchy of these collections the files are rather large, although not a problem for broadband connections. If you do not have a broadband connection you can obtain copies of collections on CD or DVD. A fee for this service will be charged to cover preparation and freight. Please contact the site administrator if you wish to avail yourself of this service.
The complete collection for each subject can be downloaded from the links provided below.
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Wool
Biology |
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The wool-producing 'factory' is the 50 million or so follicles embedded in the skin of sheep. This unit covers in detail, how these follicles form, what cellular and molecular processes produce the fibre, how genetics and nutrition affect these processes, and how we might use genetic engineering to produce a better fibre. There are 8 themes within this subject
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BIOL |
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Download Subject (46 Mbytes) |
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Wool
Production |
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This subject focuses on wool production systems from the point of view of those greasy wool attributes which influence wool value and the profitability of the enterprise. The genetic, nutritional, environmental, physiological and management factors which determine wool production and wool quality are covered in detail. This subject incorporates 6 themes. |
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PROD |
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Download Subject (29 Mbytes) |
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Wool
Technology |
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Wool Technology links production and metrology to processing. An
overview of processing systems, Worsted and Woollen, is presented. The
early stage processing of wool and the spinning process to yarn are
covered in much detail with the principles, processes and machinery
explained and examined. The utilisation of wool fibre in the world-wide
textile industry is presented, including the development of new
products, and other textile fibres that compete with wool are
described. Fibre properties and their impact on processing and final
products are also covered. There are 5 themes within this subject. |
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TECH |
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DownloadSubject (23 Mbytes) |
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Wool
Metrology |
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The subject of Wool Metrology covers all aspects of wool measurement or
metrology and its effect on the marketing of Australian wool. It
introduces the concept of objective measurement and explains in detail
the procedures and measurements involved to objectively specify the
Australian clip. The value of measurement to the industry is outlined.
This subject is closely linked to the subjects Wool Technology and Wool
Marketing and should supplement many topics introduced in the Wool
Production subject. This subject incorporates 6 themes. |
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METR |
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Download Wool Metrology Suite (35 Mbytes) |
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Wool
Marketing |
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This subject covers all aspects of the principles of marketing, the global fibre textile market, the retail environment, wool promotion, research and development, transfer of ownership and price risk management in the wool industry. There is only one theme in this subject |
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MTKG |
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Download Wool Marketing Collection (11 MB) |
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