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wool, but in this respect that of the medium class for density of 

 covering excels the long wool, which is the most open of all. The 

 fibers range in character from those which are fine and have con- 

 siderable crimp to those which are long and wavy, with little or 

 no real crimp. A bright fiber with more or less luster is sought. 

 Uniformity is important in length, fineness, and diameter of staple. 

 The entire body, including the belly and much of the armpits, 

 should be covered with a compact fleece. The covering on head 

 or legs varies with the breed. Hair (kemp) or abnormal color of 

 wool fiber are distinctly objectionable. The yolk should be of 

 moderate abundance and uniformly distributed, indicating the wool 

 to be in a healthy condition. 



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