certain times, such as lambing, weaning, and breeding, certain details 

 must be observed. If the breeder is unwilling to give this attention 

 to his flock, it will prove a deficit rather than an asset to his farming 

 operations. With experience in sheep raising the management of 

 sheep becomes a simple proposition. 



The dog nuisance is another serious obstacle. However, the 

 Pennsylvania Legislature passed a law in 1915 that protects the sheep 

 raiser to a greater degree than ever before. When the sentiment o: 

 a community is as favorable to sheep as to the "cur" dog, then sheep 



Fig. 2. A C-typed Merino ram. 



ought to have a fair show. It is possible to protect the flock further 

 by fences, corrals, and dogs which protect rather than destroy. It is 

 generally believed that dogs have caused more discouragement in 

 sheep raising during recent years than any other single cause. 



Another obstacle in raising sheep is the trouble caused by para- 

 sitic diseases. This trouble, however, can be controlled by intelligent 

 management of the flock. By the selection of healthy breeding stock, 

 the rotation of pasture crops for grazing, the marketing of the lamb 

 crop early in the season, use of forage crops and special medicinal 

 treatment, this obstacle in sheep raising can be overcome. 



