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The occupation of a husbandman has been an attractive one 

 from time immemorial, and in all countries where the inhabitants 

 have attained a high degree of civilisation, the breeding and treat- 

 ment of the domestic animals have always occupied a high position 

 in the estimation cf the leading citizens. Those who wish to 

 achieve success in the art of live stock husbandry, must put their 

 whole heart into the business. An indifferent or careless sheep- 

 farmer very rarely succeeds. In the remarks I am about to make 

 on the subject of sheep breeding, I act on the supposition that my 

 readers have little or no knowledge of the subject, consequently 

 much of what I have to say will not be new to the practical sheep- 

 farmer. 



