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When this is the case, the sheep usually has a 

 thick, short neck. On a ram, of course, we expect 

 to find a thicker neck than on a ewe, but on the 

 ewe while her feminine character allows her to 

 have a neck that is not as thick as that of a ram, 

 it must be short. When a sheep has a short, thick 

 neck, it adds greatly to its appearance; and if 

 found on a ram, one can generally rely upon his 

 being a good sire. Furthermore, the meat cut from 

 the neck is of the cheaper kind as compared to the 

 other parts, and if the butcher has bought the 



PLATE 69. Determining the thickness of the neck. The neck should 

 be thick and short, especially on the ram. 



