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WISCONSIN BULLETIN 232 



Filially, the individual to be fitted must be rigidly selected, 

 which necessitates careful scrutiny and handling to avoid animals 

 with defects and to get as desirable form and quality as possible. 

 Good breed type; a close, dense fleece; a straight, broad back, 

 with well developed muscle and free from any depression; a 

 broad, level rump ; low, thick thighs ; and straight, well-set legs 

 are qualities sought for in the selection of lambs. In other words, 

 the score card for mutton sheep shown on this page, which the 

 shepherd must keep in mind, is carefully applied to each individ- 

 ual and only such selected as conform to its requirements. 



THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN 



COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE 



DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY 



SCORE CARD FOR MUTTON SHEEP 



