48 SHEEP DISEASES. 



Cotswold. 



The Cotswold is said to have originated from 

 two words: " Cotes, " referring to the barn in 

 which the sheep are kept, and * ' wold, ' ' to an open, 

 rolling upland range. The early history of this 

 breed is veiled in obscurity, although it is claimed 

 they were found in England when Caesar visited 

 the island. 



Some authorities claim the present breed is the 

 result of crossing the original Cotswold with 

 Bakewell's improved Leicesters. This cross re- 

 duced the size, increased the mutton quality, and 

 lessened the resistance to disease. 



The Cotswold is a large, massive appearing 

 sheep, with long wool, fine in fibre. A valuable 

 feature of this breed is its prepotency. In cross- 

 ing with other breeds it unfailingly transmits its 

 tendency to increase the size and the weight of 

 the fleece. It is a valuable breed for intensive 

 farming. 



Lincoln. 



This is another ancient breed, improved to their 

 present high standard by crossing with the Lei- 

 cesters. The original breed was found in Lincoln- 

 shire, England, hence the present name. In 1862 

 they were recognized as a distinct breed, and 

 have been extensively imported to the United 

 States and Canada. 



This is the largest breed of sheep, being mas- 

 sive, strong boned, and yielding heavy fleeces. 

 They are extremely popular in crossing on Merino 

 ewes; the progeny have a fine, large, lustrous 

 fleece. 



