. The fundamentals of live stock judging and selection . Livestock. 416 JUDGING SHEEP somewhat inferior. One of the principal objections to the breed is the inclination to coarseness of bone. The fleece averages about three inches in length and does not possess an excess of yolk like the other fine-wool breeds. As a combined wool and mutton producer the breed ranks well, having an acceptable mutton form and reasonably early maturing qualities. The breed is widely Fig. 176.—Lincoln ewe, illustrating femininity and breeding qualities. Breeding and Class Characteristics.—From the st
. The fundamentals of live stock judging and selection . Livestock. 416 JUDGING SHEEP somewhat inferior. One of the principal objections to the breed is the inclination to coarseness of bone. The fleece averages about three inches in length and does not possess an excess of yolk like the other fine-wool breeds. As a combined wool and mutton producer the breed ranks well, having an acceptable mutton form and reasonably early maturing qualities. The breed is widely Fig. 176.—Lincoln ewe, illustrating femininity and breeding qualities. Breeding and Class Characteristics.—From the standpoint of the stockman sheep may be divided into breeding, fat, and feeder classes. The first includes pure breds of the various breeds, their grades and crosses. The second class includes fat sheep and lambs, and the third feeder sheep. Breeding Classes.—In selecting sheep for breeding purposes whether pure bred or grade, special attention should be given to age, weight, health, quality, constitution, and con- dition. These subjects have been fully treated only from the standpoint of the pure-bred and fat sheep, and the application of the points mentioned here is therefore neces- Digitized by Microsoft®. 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 Curtis, Robert Seth, 1881-. Philadelphia ; New York : Lea & Febiger
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