Table 1.

Comparison of wool traits between Super Merino and Small Tail Han sheep.

Wool traits	Super Merino sheep (n = 8)	Small Tail Han) sheep (n = 8)
Greasy fleece weight (kg)	3.67 ± 0.24**	1.43 ± 0.15
Wool yield (%)	56.04 ± 3.58	61.24 ± 3.69*
Staple length (cm)	9.75 ± 1.02**	6.40 ± 0.94
Fibre Diameter (µm)	17.30 ± 0.56	34.18 ± 2.64**
Crimp Frequency n/2.5 cm	13.43 ± 1.21**	4.26 ± 0.57
Lanolin (%)	14.35 ± 2.18**	4.13 ± 0.77

**P < 0.01 and *P < 0.05.