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feet trimmed at least twice a year, in spring and 

 fall. Fine wool breeds, as mentioned before, 

 should be given attention in this respect oftener 



PLATE 32. Trimming the hoofs of a sheep with a jack-knife. 



than twice a year. When sheep are neglected with 

 regard to this matter the outside horny part of the 

 hoof grows over the sole. A hollow space is thus 

 left between hoof and sole in which dirt collects, 



