CHAPTER XXX 

 THE JUDGING OF SHEEP 



The catching and holding of a sheep for inspection is 

 usually a simple matter, if correctly done. To catch the 

 sheep, seize a hind leg at the hock or flank and gently pull 

 him to the location desired. Never grasp and pull the wool, 



Figure 155. The points of the sheep. Reproduced from "Judging Farm 

 Animals," by the author. 



for the "more the fleece is pulled the harder the sheep will 

 struggle to escape. Next place the left hand below the jaw, 

 palm up, and quietly hold the head and throat, and then 

 reach back to the right hind quarter with the right hand and 



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