It was the first time a record has been set in 24 hours sheep shearing. However, for the record to be officially recognized, it needs to be overseen by the World Sheep Shearing Records Committee. This committee has a set of rules, and official referees in three member countries for the specific purpose of ensuring records are set under the same rules and consistent referees in these countries. In competition sports shearers, using blades or machine driven hand-pieces, can usually achieve short-term rates that are greater than for day shearers. See also 1891 Australian shearers' strike Click go the shears Crutching Moccasin Shearing shed Sheep shearing Sheep station References External links A man who can shear David Fagan, gun shearer Golden Shears, New Zealand. Some of the strongest women in the world Jack Howe NZ women sets shearing record Shearing equipment Shearing sports in New Zealand Sports shear Australia The Bowen Technique Sheep shearing Animal husbandry occupations