. Types and market classes of live stock. cated by athick dock, a mellow purse, thickness and smoothness overthe back and ribs, fullness at the neck and flanks, and aplump, well-filled breast. 4. Weight.—The most desirable weight for the primelamb is 80 pounds. When spring lambs first appear on the 186 Types and Market Classes of Live Stock market they weigh little more than 60 pounds, but if theyhave quality and finish they easily command top prices. Dur-ing summer months, consumers of mutton desire small cuts,and this gives rise to a strong demand for lambs weighing 65to 70 pounds. Native la
. Types and market classes of live stock. cated by athick dock, a mellow purse, thickness and smoothness overthe back and ribs, fullness at the neck and flanks, and aplump, well-filled breast. 4. Weight.—The most desirable weight for the primelamb is 80 pounds. When spring lambs first appear on the 186 Types and Market Classes of Live Stock market they weigh little more than 60 pounds, but if theyhave quality and finish they easily command top prices. Dur-ing summer months, consumers of mutton desire small cuts,and this gives rise to a strong demand for lambs weighing 65to 70 pounds. Native lambs showing the best form, quality,and condition, and weighing 100 pounds occasionally sell asprime lambs, although this is exceptional. As a rule, weightis of less importance than quality or condition, but in makingselections from the lighter carcasses the average consumerfeels more fully assured he is getting lamb and not mutton. Foreign material and moisture in the wool add to theweight. Should lambs be very wet, buyers may withhold.
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