This is why shearing is necessary (done compassionately, of course)

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We had discussions on this forum in the past about cruel shearing of sheep in Australia. But it remains true that shearing is still necessary, to avoid overheating in the summer, fly strike and overgrowth of fleece if left too long.

Here is a story of how a sanctuary helped a poor sheep, whose fleece was so overgrown that he could hardly stand up:

https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-australia-56189981