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MODERN SHEEP: BREEDS AND MANAGEMENT. 



flesh. The carcass of the Hampshire always dresses bright and 

 makes an attractive appearance on the butcher's block. 



Few, if any, breeds give better returns for food consumed than 

 the Hampshire. It is fleshy, well-balanced, so far as blending of 

 lean and fat is concerned, and not at any time overburdened with 

 Mubber, as is quite often the case with some breeds. 



They are not particularly heavy shearers, although a vast im- 

 provement has been made 'in their shearing qualities and the 

 quality of their wool during the past few years. Its wool is 

 now ranked among the finest of native British breeds. 



