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wool. According to the above formula an animal of 100 Ibs. 

 live weight requires about 7 kt. for simple maintenance, but 



Liveweitfht 



(m.) 



2000 



B 



5 IO IS 20 25 3O 35 44 43 SO 55 6O 65 7O KT. 



experience shows that a sheep of that size requires only from 

 4 to 4-5 kt., according to the texture of their wool. Taking 



K 



