Illustrations of Proper Methods of Handling Sheep in Judging Tisa^ 



Manner and place of opening fleec< 



finest quality of wool. 



Illustration showing the proper method of holding the hand in 

 examining sheep. It will be noticed that in this illustration those 

 examining the sheep hold the fingers together in a sloping manner, In 

 this way it is possible to feel the form of the sheep without disturbing 

 or breaking the fleece. The very common method of sticking the 

 fingers into the fleece makes holes in it which greatly annoy the 

 shepherd. 



