236 Sheep Management, Breeds and Judging. 



PLATE 71. Estimating the depth of the chest by placing right hand on 

 top oi the shoulder, lett hand between the fore legs. 



withstand any attack of illness. On the other hand, 

 the sheep that has a broad, deep chest, is strong, 

 robust, healthy, and not nearly so susceptible to 

 illness. 



MEASURING THE WIDTH OF THE HEART GIRTH. 



The width of the heart girth also aids in pro- 

 moting the health of the sheep. If the sheep is 



