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COTSWOLD RAM 



The Cotswold was the largest of the six breeds used 

 in this experiment. This breed is not commonly found in 

 the Northwest probably on account of the loose, fluffy na- 

 ture of its fleece. History shows that it is one of the old- 

 est breeds of &heep of which there is any record. The 

 name is from the Cotswold Hills in England. It is claim- 

 ed that the Romans in the second century kept this breed 

 of sheep principally for the production of wool. It has 

 been used to cross on other breeds to increase the size and 

 length of staple of wool. 



The rams used in this experiment were strong breed- 

 ers, transmitting to the offspring more of the breed 

 characteristics than any of the other breeds except the 

 Rambouillet. 



The flock of pure-bred Cotswolds on the College Farm 

 has not been as rugged as the flocks of the Down breeds, 

 but the lambs from this cross were hardy. 



