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the excessive amount of yolk, gives the fleece an unusually 

 dark appearance. Scouring removes this entirely. The color 

 of the muzzle is white like the other parts, which are very 

 infrequently exposed, owing to the uniform and dense wool 

 covering. The head is rather broad, the neck thin and the 

 shoulders light. The body has fair depth, although it is some- 

 what short and narrow. The breed is famous only for wool 

 production. 



Fig. 174. — Delaine Merino ram. 



Delaine Merino. — The Delaine Merino is larger in size 

 and smoother in form than the American type. Rams 

 range in weight from 125 to 175 pounds and the ewes from 

 100 to 140 pounds. The breeding out of the folds of the skin 

 has been instrumental in the improvement of thte mutton 

 characteristics. The quality of the Delaine is good, both 

 in wool and mutton production. The lower part of the 

 face, muzzle, and lips are white and also that portion of 

 the legs not covered by the fleece. The ears are rather 



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