PREFACE. 



The author, when he became interested in sheep- 

 farming, was impressed with the absence of a treatise 

 on the subject suitable to the varying conditions 

 prevailing in New Zealand, and decided to attempt to 

 supply the want. He hopes his effort will be of 

 assistance to those who contemplate engaging in the 

 industry and to many who are already employed at it. 



Part of the matter contained in some of the 

 chapters was contributed to the columns of the 

 " PASTORAL REVIEW,'' under the nom de plume of " Top- 

 house," and to " DALGETY'S REVIEW," and the author 

 desires to thank the Editors of these journals for 

 permission to reproduce such portions as have been 

 used. 



The author has also to thank the Editor of the 

 " NEW ZEALAND FARMER " for supplying the illustration 

 blocks of the different breeds, and sheepfarming 

 friends for assistance given in reading over the proofs 

 of the book. 



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