Types and market classes of live stock . nish his ewe flock,thus permitting closer culling of the aged ewes than would bepossible had an inferior ram been used. Hence, the use of agood ram not only results in direct improvement in the firstcrop of lambs, but there is the added advantage of the indirectimprovement which is realized when the best ewe lambs reachbreeding age. Types and Market Classes of Live Stock 241 It is easiest to cull the flock a short time after shearing,allowing a few days to elapse in order that the ewes may recoverfrom the shabby appearance and somewhat disorganized stat
Types and market classes of live stock . nish his ewe flock,thus permitting closer culling of the aged ewes than would bepossible had an inferior ram been used. Hence, the use of agood ram not only results in direct improvement in the firstcrop of lambs, but there is the added advantage of the indirectimprovement which is realized when the best ewe lambs reachbreeding age. Types and Market Classes of Live Stock 241 It is easiest to cull the flock a short time after shearing,allowing a few days to elapse in order that the ewes may recoverfrom the shabby appearance and somewhat disorganized statecommon to many of them immediately after being shorn. Agedewes and broken-mouthed ewes should have been weeded out theprevious fall, the cost of wintering them being a needless expenseinasmuch as they are difficult to winter without becoming verylow in flesh. The wintered ewes may then be sorted two or threeweeks after shearing; faulty forms and lack of size are easily de-tected at that time. It is an easy matter to part with ewes that. Fig. 72. Correct Type in tiie Breeding Ewe. Champion Hampshire ewe at the 1913 International, owned by Mr. A. , Galesville, Wis. This ewe has strength and vigor, combined withfemininity and quality. Her dark points are an asset, and her roomy middleand dense fleece are valuable attributes in the breeding ewe. are aged, broken in mouth, ruptured, crippled, or defective inudder, but it sometimes requires strong determination to give upewes that are sound, but nevertheless unworthy because of faultsin form, quality, size, or fleece. This is especially true when closeculling will not leave as large a flock as it is desired to carry, butin the long run it will be best to err on the side of too close 242 Types and Market Classes of Live Stock culling rather than to carry certain individuals that do notmeasure up to desired standards. Close scrutiny should be madeof heads, necks, breasts, shoulders, backs, ribs, rumps, quarters,and legs. Form,
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