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into many parts of Europe, notably Germany, and to 

 Australia, New Zealand and Argentina in South America. 

 In America, the Rambouillet is widely distributed, espe- 

 cially in the middle states and in Utah, Washington and 

 down through California. 



469. Organizations and records. In 1889, the Ameri- 

 can Rambouillet Sheep Breeders' Association was organ- 

 ized at Pontiac, Michigan. It issues a flock-book. In 

 1901, the advocates of the sheep imported from the Von 

 Homeyer flock organized the Von Homeyer Association 

 of Rambouillet Sheep. The Franco-American Merino 

 Association was organized in 1900. Neither of theJaiter 

 two associations at any time has been very strong or has 

 had much influence on the development of the breed. 



