152 FEEDING FARM ANIMALS 



2. Size. The size should be sufficient for the breed 

 and the age, and linked with it should be bone, medium to 

 strong but not .coarse. 



3. General outline. Smooth, compact, cylindrical in 

 shape and square at the ends. 



4. Head. Of medium size, the shape varying with the 

 breed, but a tendency to short, broad and tapering is pre- 

 ferred. 



5. Neck. Short, round rather than flat, well muscled, 

 and increasing in size toward the shoulders. 



6. Body. Long, wide, deep, round and equally bal- 

 anced before and behind. 



(a), Back, strong, straight and broad, with large 



loin area, 



(b), Breast, broad and deep and the fuller the 



better, 



(c), Brisket, broad and rounded, 



(d), Shoulder, wide, deep ^nd smooth, 



(e), Forearm, strong and well-muscled, 



(f), Girth, at fore and hind flank large and about 



equally good, 



(g), Ribs, well-sprung from spinal column, well 



arched and deep. 



7. Hind quarters. Long, broad and deep. 



(a), Rump area, long, wide and level as possible, 

 (b), Twist, low, 

 (c), Hind flank, low, 

 (d), Thigh, well-muscled. 



8. Skin. Of bright color and the more pliable, the 

 better. 



9. Legs. Short, straight and strong, wide apart and 

 well under the body, and standing firmly on hoofs of good 

 shape and quality. 



10. The whole body should be covered with bright 

 lustrous wool and characteristic of the breed or grade. 



