IT PAYS TO USE A GOOD RAM 



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the lambs sired by the Hampshire and 88.78 pounds of grain to 

 make 100 pounds of gain on the lambs sired by the scrub ram. 



Grade Western Ewe 



Scrub Ram 



Difference in Lambs 



The lambs were sold at East St. Louis stock yards. The Hamp- 

 shire lambs sold for $7.35 per 100 pounds, and the scrub lambs sold 

 for $4.50 per 100 pounds. The well-bred lambs were thicker- 

 fleshed, smoother, broader-in-back, and tighter-in-pelt than the 

 scrubs. 



A few dollars 

 extra spent for 

 a good ram 

 means many 

 dollars in- 

 creased value 

 in the lambs. 



Lamb From 

 Scrub Ram 



Lambs Like This Sold for $4.50 

 per 100 pounds 



Good Ram More Than Half the Flock 



Select a ram with a short, thick neck, big, masculine head, 

 wide between the eyes, a prominent poll or crown and a short, 

 broad, clubby nose. 



A long slim-nosed ram with thin neck and low head will prove 

 a disappointment. Be sure to have a ram with good mutton form, 

 straight back, round-ribbed, full hind quarters and wide, deep 

 chest. 



Watch his eating and way of moving. One that chews rapidly 

 and is alert and quick of motion is vigorous and usually a good 

 stock ram. 



