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Adaptability of State 5 



Condition of Sheep Industry 5 



Adaptation to Breeds 7 



Sheep as Soil Improvers 7 



Important Breeds of Sheep 8 



Feeds for Sheep 9 



Pasturage and Succulent Feeds 10 



Annual Forage Crops for Sheep (Table 1) 11 



Shelter for Sheep 11 



Starting a Flock 13 



Pure Bred Flock 13 



For Market Purposes 13 



Period of Usefulness 14 



Selection of Ram 15 



Selection of Ewe 15 



Age to Breed Ram 16 



Age to Breed Ewe 16 



Care and Management of Breeding Flock 17 



Period of Gestation and Heat 18 



Breeding 18 



Flushing Ewes 18 



Care of Pregnant Ewes 19 



Care of Ewes after Lambing 19 



Care of Young Lambs 20 



Weaning Lambs 21 



Winter and Early Spring Lambs 21 



Selection of Feeders 21 



Marking 23 



Shearing and Tagging 23 



Keeping Flock Healthy 25 



Dipping Farm Flock 26 



Castration and Docking 27 



Constipation 28 



Stomach Worms 28 



Care of Feet 29 



Caked Udder 29 



Bloat . . 30 



