secondary. The Shropshire breed as representative of mutton type 

 and the Delaine-Merino as representative of wool type were used in 

 this investigation. Under the conditions of the experiment the two 

 types were practically equal in profits. However, Merino sheep of 

 the smooth-bodied type, possessing mutton form, were more profitable 

 than the wrinkly or the heavier-wooled types. Likewise, the Shrop- 

 shire sheep, possessing the best fleeces combined with mutton form, 

 were most profitable. 



Fig. 6. A Cheviot ram. 



Breeds of Sheep. 



"Which is the best breed?" This is a difficult question to answer 

 when the exact conditions under which sheep are raised and marketed 

 are not known for the immediate locality. However, selection of a 

 breed is important for greatest profit to the producer. A detailed 

 study of the characteristics of a breed should be made in order that 

 the breed selected will be adapted to conditions of market and environ- 

 ment. 



The market requirements today are for "native" lambs that weigh 

 from sixty-five to seventy-five pounds, in good condition of flesh. This 

 kind of a lamb requires breeding in order to possess the desired condi- 



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