410 JUDGING SHEEP 



considered. The amount of yolk is also important, as an 

 even distribution through the fleece indicates that the animal 

 is in a healthy condition and therefore the wool is likely 

 sound. The fleece should be thoroughly examined over 

 all parts including the head, shoulders, back, sides, thighs, 

 belly, and armpits. An evenly distributed, dense fleece with 

 a close crimp and in a bright, lustrous, healthy condition is 

 indicative of value, as measured by the demands of the 

 manufacturer. This should be the guide in judging a fine- 

 wool sheep the same as mutton form is judged according to 

 the demands of the butcher and mutton consumer. 



Score Card for Fine-wool Sheep. 



Perfect score. 



General Appearance — 26 Points. 



Weight . ... 4 



Form: level, deep, stylish, round rather than square 6 



Quality: clean, fine bone; silky hair; fine skin 6 



Temperament : active ... . . ... 4 



Condition : thick, even covering of firm flesh; full purse and 



flank, showing ripeness 6 



Head and Neck — 6 Points. 



Muzzle: fine, broad, wrinlded nose; pure white 



Eyes: large, clear, placid 



Face: wrinkled, covered with soft, velvety coat 



Forehead: broad, full . 



Ears: soft, thick and velvety . . 



Neck : short, muscular, well set on shoulders 



Porequartbrs — 8 Points. 



Shoulder: strong, being deep and broad 4 



Brisket: projecting forward, breast wide . 2 



Legs: straight, short, wide apart; shank smooth and fine 2 



Body — 16 Points. 



Chest: deep, full, indicating constitution 6 



Back: level, long; round-ribbed 4 



Loin: wide, level 4 



Flank: low, making underline straight 2 



Hindquarters — 8 Points. 



Hips: far apart, level, smooth 2 



Bump: long, level, wide . .... 4 



Legs: straight, short, strong; shank smooth, fine 2 



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