208 BEGINNINGS IN ANIMAL HUSBANDRY 



hornless. With Dorset sheep, the ewes have a slender, one- 

 curve horn; while the rams have a heavier, different type of 

 horn, of spiral form. Hardly as much compactness is sought 

 with breeding sheep as with those for fattening purposes. 



IN MAKING A STUDY OF SHEEP 



1. How should the animal be caught and held? 



2. What is the correct method of examining the fleece? 



3. How do you use the hands in determining covering of flesh? 



4. Describe the method of inspecting a leg of mutton. 



5. Where on the body are the different grades of wool found? 



6. Describe classes A, B, and C. 



7. How should the fine-wool type be examined? 



8. How do the scales of points of mutton and fine-wool sheep 

 especially differ? 



9. What kind of defects of the feet may occur with the Merino? 



10. How do breeding sheep differ from others in character? 



SHEEP ARE INTERESTING ANIMALS TO STUDY 



11. Use the score card at home if you have sheep. 



12. Compare several animals on the following points: 



(a) The sex character shown in head and neck. 



(b) Amount and quality of wool. 



(c) Covering of flesh. 



(d) Thickness of chest. 



(e) Character of rump and hind legs. 



13. In shearing season, judge one or more animals before, and 

 again after shearing. 



