. Judging farm animals . Livestock. 430 JUDGING FARM ANIMALS. rig. 236.—"Tlie fleece of the long wool breeds often exceeds six inches in twelve months' ; inches, while the fleece of the long wool breeds often ex- ceeds six inches in twelve months' growth. It is quite important that the staple be uniform in length, although in the vicinity of the shoulder the wool is quite the longest of the en- tire fleece. The oil or yolk. Associated with the root of the wool fiber are minute oil glands. From these the oil passes to the base of the fiber, and then works up along over the scal
. Judging farm animals . Livestock. 430 JUDGING FARM ANIMALS. rig. 236.—"Tlie fleece of the long wool breeds often exceeds six inches in twelve months' ; inches, while the fleece of the long wool breeds often ex- ceeds six inches in twelve months' growth. It is quite important that the staple be uniform in length, although in the vicinity of the shoulder the wool is quite the longest of the en- tire fleece. The oil or yolk. Associated with the root of the wool fiber are minute oil glands. From these the oil passes to the base of the fiber, and then works up along over the scales until it reaches the end, lubricating and softening the wool. Some sheep, such as the American Merino, pro- duce a great deal of oil, which accumulates on the outside of the fleece, where, when mixed with dust and dirt, it appears almost as a dirty, black, gummy blanket. There is consid- erable difference in the amount and character of this oil. It should be rather colorless, but is frequently of creamy or greenish tint. However, the relationship of color to value is at present unknown. It is more abundant on the fine wool breeds, which may scour off 60 per cent or more oil and dirt, than on those with more open and coarse fleece, which may shrink only 25 per cent in scour- ing. It is also found more on the front than on the hind part of the body. If the fibers are uniformly oiled, there is no danger of their becoming entangled or cotted. Some- times oil gathers in fiakes within the fleece, which is unde- sirable, as indicating uneven strength of fiber. The oil in the fleece is important, as imparting durability, softness. 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 Plumb, Charles S. (Charles Sumner), 1860-1939. New York : Orange Judd Company
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