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lambs. At one time the Long-wools, Cotswolds, 

 Leicester or Lincoln were considered best for this 

 purpose. Earns of either of these breeds will beget 

 fine, strong lambs that will feed well and grow to 

 large size. They will not be so fat at weaning time 

 nor come into market so early as lambs from one of 





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the down breeds, but they do splendidly in the feed- 

 lot and attain heavy weights in truth, often too 

 heavy weights. 



The Hampshire gets splendid lambs, well marked 

 with brown points, easily made fat and selling near 

 the top of the market. One can hardly make a mis- 

 take in using Hampshire rams if he wishes to make 

 market lambs. Hampshire grade lambs will usually 



