ences, such as Plumbs' "Types and Breeds of Farm Animals," Craig' 

 "Sheep Farming," Government bulletins, 22 - and information obtaine< 

 from breeders and breed associations, should be studied. As a guid 

 in the selection of a breed the following points should be used : 



1. Production of early or late lambs. 



2. Grazing ability of sheep. 



Fig. 7. A Cotswold ewe. 



3. Ability to feed largely on grain or hay. 



4. Milking qualities of ewes. 



5. Fattening qualities of lambs. 



6. Altitude and topography of land. 



7. Size of flock. 



8. Wool production. 



9. Percentage of twins. 



22 Farmers' Bulletin 576 and United States Dept. of Agriculture Bulletin No. 

 94, 1914. 



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