. Manual of farm animals; a practical guide to the choosing, breeding, and keep of horses, cattle, sheep, and swine. Animal industry; Horses; Cattle; Sheep; Swine. Fig. 134. — Champion Oxfohd Ram. Photograph from National Stockman and Farmer. The Oxford Down breed of mutton sheep originated in Oxford County, Eng- land. This breed is similar to the Hampshire except in size, when it occupies first rank, rams weighing 275 pounds and the ewes 200 pounds. When large mutton is desired, this breed is unexceled. In wool production it excels the Hampshires, shearing from 5 to 10 pounds of combing wool.
. Manual of farm animals; a practical guide to the choosing, breeding, and keep of horses, cattle, sheep, and swine. Animal industry; Horses; Cattle; Sheep; Swine. Fig. 134. — Champion Oxfohd Ram. Photograph from National Stockman and Farmer. The Oxford Down breed of mutton sheep originated in Oxford County, Eng- land. This breed is similar to the Hampshire except in size, when it occupies first rank, rams weighing 275 pounds and the ewes 200 pounds. When large mutton is desired, this breed is unexceled. In wool production it excels the Hampshires, shearing from 5 to 10 pounds of combing wool. One service is sufficient. The ram will search out another, and she should be treated likewise. The ram should not be per- mitted to serve more than four in a single morning; if more are ready, return them to him in the evening. All ewes that are. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Harper, Merritt Wesley, 1877-. New York, The Macmillan company
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