Judging Sheep 231 
QUESTIONS 
1. Why are sheep the most difficult of farm animals to judge? What 
precautions should be taken that we be not deceived? How should a 
sheep be held? 
2. Contrast the three fine-wool breeds of sheep, and give distinguishing 
characteristics. Contrast the form of the mutton and wool type. Why is 
constitutional vigor so essential in fine-wool sheep? In mutton sheep? 
3. Why is a careful examination of the skin of first importance in judg- 
ing sheep? What knowledge can be gained from an examination of the 
mouth? 
4. Why is the finest of the fleece produced just back of the shoulder, 
and the coarsest on the thigh? Where are bare places most likely to 
be found? Which breeds are the most subject to this defect ? 
5. Name the uses of wool. Ofmohair. Inthe manufacture of woolens, 
how are the wools classified? Describe each class and give the particular 
uses. Can the quality of the wooi be influenced by the feed ? 
6. How can unsound wool be detected? Name the more important 
causes of unsound wool. Why do the woolen manufacturers discrim- 
inate against unsound wool ? 
7. Name the most valuable cuts of mutton and locate the region on 
the sheep’s body from which they come. Compare with the most 
valuable cuts of beef. 
8. Approximately what percentage of the total weight of the carcass 
is located in the region of valuable cuts? What percentage of the 
total price will these sell for on the market ? 
