. The successful stockman and manual of husbandry . Livestock; Veterinary medicine. 368 SHEBP HUSBANDRY. white face was supplanted by the black face of the Southdown. The legs of the native became shorter and the quality of flesh superior. ^ But the native Roman nose, and the n)assiveness of head, and large size of the animal remained in the new breed of sheep. The lambs of this breed at one year weigh from seventy-five to one hundred pounds. The fleece weighs five to seven pounds, the wool being longer and coarser than the Southdowns. The flesh is well flavored and juicy, and the lean meat is
. The successful stockman and manual of husbandry . Livestock; Veterinary medicine. 368 SHEBP HUSBANDRY. white face was supplanted by the black face of the Southdown. The legs of the native became shorter and the quality of flesh superior. ^ But the native Roman nose, and the n)assiveness of head, and large size of the animal remained in the new breed of sheep. The lambs of this breed at one year weigh from seventy-five to one hundred pounds. The fleece weighs five to seven pounds, the wool being longer and coarser than the Southdowns. The flesh is well flavored and juicy, and the lean meat is not over burdened with fat; causing it to be much sought after by IMPORTED HAMPSHIRE-DOWN RAM, "THE BARON.' The Dorsets. This breed is sometimes called ' 'dog-proof,'' because both the rams and ewes are horned and are considered able to defend themselves from an attack by these annoying animals. It is a native of the south of England, where it has been bred for. 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 Gardenier, Andrew A. Springfield, Mass. : King-Richardson Co.
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