418 JUDGING SHEEP 



Open fleeces are objectionable on fat sheep as they are antag- 

 onistic to good mutton-producing form and quality. 



Feeder Sheep. — Sheep selected for feeding purposes should, 

 like breeding ewes, show unbroken mouths, good health, 

 form, constitution, quality, and capacity. Large-framed 

 sheep with angular bodies and long, open fleeces do not 

 make good feeders. The age may vary, depending on the 

 object in view. Early lambs are usually sold and consumed 

 immediately, and therefore do not constitute a large propor- 

 tion of sheep used for feeding purposes. Late lambs, wethers, 

 and sheep which have attained the age of one year or more 

 or ewes of proper qualification are frequently purchased for 

 this purpose. A square, low-set body, thrift, capacity and a 

 close, compact fleece are important. 



ANGORA GOATS. 



Importance. — The production of Angora goats is of consid- 

 erable importance, especially in certain sections and under 

 specialized conditions. The breed is a native of Angora, in 

 Asia Minor, having been imported into this country in 1849. 

 As a general thing, the Angora is not an important factor 

 on the average farm. However, it is deserving of consid- 

 eration in its special fields of production. 



Purpose. — The introduction of the Angora goat into the 

 field of live stock husbandry is comparatively recent, although 

 the popularity which the breed has attained in some sections 

 gives it a conspicuous place in the field of live stock pro- 

 duction. The primary object for breeding the Angora is to 

 obtain the fleece which usually sells for high prices, this 

 depending, as in wool, on the length, quality and condition. 

 The Angora is bred secondarily for mutton production. 

 In judging stress should be placed, first, on the length, 

 density, fineness and uniformity of fleece covering. Mutton- 

 producing attributes should be given a secondary considera- 

 tion. Angoras are judged in this respect very much like the 

 fine-wool breeds of sheep. 



General Appearance. — In general appearance the Angora 

 of approved breeding shows neatness and tidiness of form 



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