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with this type to produce as much and as high a quality of 

 both mutton and wool as possible. 



Shropshire. Among the most popular sheep in the United 

 States today are the Shropshire and the Shropshire grades. 

 Shropshires are noted for being all-round good sheep. They 

 are good for both mutton and wool. They are also good for 



FIG. 41. Rambouillet ewe. 



producing lambs. The lambs also come strong and the ewes 

 are fairly good milkers. 



The number of lambs produced by any breed is largely a 

 matter of breeding and care. The author has heard from 

 reliable sources of 14 ewes (breed not mentioned) producing 

 34 lambs. While this is an exceptionally large number, 

 Shropshires ought easily to produce 150 per cent, of lambs. 

 Or with good breeding and care 175 per cent. 



