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SHEEP DISEASES. 



They are medium in size, and cross well with other 

 breeds. They are dark-faced. 



The first Shropshires were brought to this coun- 

 try in 1833. They were taken to Ohio. 



Southdown. 



This is also a dark-faced, medium-wool breed. 



CHEVIOT. 



Courtesy Dotshome Farms. 



It is perhaps the oldest of the British types, its 

 history dating back for many centuries. 



They are noted for their low, compact bodies, 

 with small bone, and excellent wool. As a mutton 

 sheep they are unexcelled. 



