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305. Mutton Breeds. The mutton qualities in sheep 

 correspond to the same set of characters associated with 

 the beef breeds of cattle. (See K 271 .) Sheep dress out from 

 50 to 60 per cent of their live weight in marketable prod- 



Fig. 148. A famous Angora goat. 



ucts. The leg, rib and loin cuts include nearly three- 

 fourths of the total weight, and over 90 per cent of the 

 value. Thus it is plain that a good mutton sheep means 

 one with a blocky form, full, heavy legs, deep body, level, 

 broad back, and short head and neck. 



306. Goats. Goats are natural browsers, and not 



