THE JUDGING OF SHEEP 



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In the examination of fat mutton sheep, no great emphasis 

 is placed on the covering and kind of wool. The butcher 

 values the wool, but in buying, it receives slight attention. 

 In the show ring, most mutton judges examine the wool of 

 fat sheep scarcely at all. If judging breeds, then the wool 

 must be examined as well as the frame and covering of flesh. 

 Seven points are allowed wool in the following score card for 

 fat sheep. 



SCORE CARD FOR FAT SHEEP OF MUTTON TYPE 



The study of the wool or the fleece on the body of the 

 sheep makes it necessary to know something of the differ- 



