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ONE OF OUR PRIZE-WINNING LINCOLN SHEEP. 



Dr. Da\id Roberts Veterinary Company e.xhibited a bunch of Lincuhi Sheep at 

 the following State Fairs : Wisconsin, IlHnois, Missouri, Minnesota, Indiana, Iowa 

 and Kentucky, and won 57 (fifty-seven) prizes. 



6 Chanipionshi]) prizes, 18 Second prizes, 



32 First prizes. 1 Third prize. 



SELECTION. 



In the selection of sheep for the foundation of a flock the first question to be set- 

 tled is whether yuu are gning to breed principally for wool or for mutton, and the 

 ne.xt is tlie question of what breed to adopt. In deciding both of these questions 

 your own inclinations should be considered, for you are apt to be more successful 

 when your own inclinations are followed, as more interest will be taken. It is also 

 advisable in deciding these questions to study good authorities on the sheep in- 

 dustry and also to seek the advice of some well posted sheep raiser wdio has had 

 e.xperience in handling sheep. 



.After these questions have been settled, the selections of the individuals follow. 

 In this as with other stock, only strong, healthy, vigorous animals should be used 

 for breeding. When you succeed in raising a particularly fine animal, one which 

 shows the best points, keep that animal for your own use in breeding and dispose of 

 some not as good in quality. By following this rule you will soon have a fine flock 

 of vigorous and healthy sheep. 



