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Types and Market Classes of Live Stock 



wrinkly skin results in considerable variation between the wool on top 

 of the wrinkles and that between. The wool on the tops of the wrinkles, 

 being opened out and more exposed, is much less oily, considerably 

 coarser, and slightly shorter. 



Class B. — This class is wrinkled on the neck, breast, flanks, and 

 about the dock. It has better mutton qualities and better form than 

 A. Rams weigh 150 to 175 pounds; ewes, 100 to 115 pounds, fleece 

 off. Strictly good rams of this class should shear 25 pounds, and ewes 

 15 pounds. The fiber measures from 23/2 to 3 inches, and the wool 



Fig. 105. — Rambouillet ewe. 



shrinks about 65 per cent. It sells at a somewhat higher price per 

 pound than the wool of A. 



Class C. — This is also called the Delaine class. These sheep are 

 free from folds, unless to a slight extent on the neck and breast. The 

 head, legs, and body are not so well wooled as A and B. It is the 

 largest of the three classes, has the best form, being more blocky and 

 low set, and has the best mutton qualities. It is a creditable meat 

 producer, but not equal to the mutton breeds. The ram should weigh 

 about 175 pounds, and the ewe about 125 pounds, fleece off. Rams 

 should shear 18 pounds, ewes 11 pounds. The fleece has less crimp 



