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shrinkage. When practicable, the ewes should be removed, leav- 

 ing the lambs in their accustomed place. All things considered, 

 it is better that the separation be complete. The ewes should 

 be carefully watched to see that none suffer from caked udder. 

 The age at which lambs should be weaned will depend on the 



Fig. 137. — Horned Dor.set Ram. First prize and champion ram at four State 

 Fairs, 1909. Owned at Heart's Delight Farm, Chazy, N. Y. 



The Horned Dorset, a native of Dorset County, England, while noted for the 

 production of both mutton and wool, is more especially noted tor prolificaoy 

 and the production of lambs at any season of the year. No breed excels the 

 Dorsets in the production of winter lambs. As a breed the animals are 

 hardy and good grazers. The rams average 200 pounds and the ewes 160 

 pounds. They shear from 5 to 10 pounds of wool. This breed is popular in 

 the United States. 



object sought. When spring lambs are .sought, the lambs may 

 run with the ewes until sold, but for other lambs it is better to 

 wean at three or four months of age. In such cases the lambs 

 should be weaned and removed from the old pastures before 



