dagg

noun
  1. A lock of wool matted with dung, often found on the hindquarters of a sheep. noun
    The farmer had to shear the dagg from the sheep to keep it clean.
    During the shearing season, removing daggs is an important task.
  2. To cut away or remove dags from a sheep. verb
    The shepherd spent the morning dagging the flock.
    It's important to dagg the sheep regularly to prevent infections.