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SOUTHDOWN 



The Southdown was the smallest breed of sheep used 

 in this experiment. This breed belongs to the short-wool 

 class and is not commonly found in the Northwest. For 

 quality it is unexcelled in the markets. Each year the 

 butchers selected these lambs as being the best for the 

 market. Indeed, the mutton from this breed of sheep com- 

 mands the best price in the market on account of its 

 quality. 



This breed has been used to improve the quality of 

 some of the other Down breeds of sheep to a larger extent 

 than has any other distinct breed. Its low set, broad 

 back, well sprung rib, full leg and sty lish appearance make 

 it attractive wherever found. 



This breed has a comparatively dense fleece of good 

 quality but short in staple. The cross on the western 

 bred ewe was a good one, the lambs being good feeders, 

 1ml were smaller than other breeds when finished. 



The nine years experience with the pure-bred South- 

 down flock on the College Farm shows it to be hardy un- 

 der our conditions. 



