CHAPTER XII 
BREEDS OF SHEEP 
THERE are two distinct types of sheep: the wool type, adapted 
for the production of wool, and the mutton type, adapted for 
the production of meat. These types are controlled to a consider- 
able extent by the demands made upon the body of the animal. 
Thus in the case of wool production as much skin surface as possible 
is desired, and the skin is thrown into folds. On the other hand, 
Fig. 70.— Merinoram. Class A. 
in the mutton type the carcass is the product, and a plump, full body 
is desired. The energy of the food should go to the production 
of mutton and not of wool. These two types, therefore, are of 
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