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JUDGING FARM ANIMALS 



Fig. 215. "Measuring with the hands the dis- 

 tance between the hip and end of rump." 



examples of moun- 

 tain breeds of 

 sheep have rough 

 hair on the thighs, 

 a feature breeders 

 are endeavoring to 

 eradicate. An im- 

 portant evidence of 

 quality, and easily 

 seen, when pres- 

 ent, is strong breed 

 character, as shown 

 in the head. No 

 choice example of a 

 breed is likely to 

 show coarseness. 

 Some score cards 

 emphasize the color 

 and character of 



causes as little 

 waste as possible 

 in the carcass. 

 Large, coarse bone, 

 to the contrary, 

 furnishes too great 

 a waste in killing. 

 The hair on the 

 face and legs, when 

 fine, also indicates 

 superior quality. 

 Coarseness of 

 either hair or wool 

 should be discrimi- 

 nated against. A 

 heavy, wrinkly skin 

 is evidence of 

 coarseness. Some 



Fig. 216. "The depth from the end of the 

 rump to the point below where the quarters 

 join may be determined." 



