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Class A has heavy folds at the neck, over the body and hind- 

 quarters. They are characterized by high percentage of wool 

 and yolk to carcass weight. This class is represented by the 

 Spanish or American Merino. 



Class B, has a smoother body than Class A and there are 

 fewer folds in the skin and less yolk in the staple. This class 

 is represented also by Spanish or American blood. 



Class C has a comparatively smooth body with very 

 few folds except possibly around the neck and shoulders. 

 This class is represented by the Delaine Merino and Ram- 

 bouillet. 



FIG. 182. American Merino ewe. 



American Merino. The American Merino is the smallest 

 of the Merino breeds, rams ranging in weight from 125 to 

 135 pounds and ewes from 90 to 100. The form is angular. 



