Sheep Evaluation

Priorities Breeding Structure Functionality Muscle Performance Balance Market Lambs Muscle Finish Performance Volume Structure Balance

Structure Longevity Evaluate on the move Topline Joints Bone Proper Angles Shoulder and Front Leg Hip and Rear Leg

Structure

Muscle Amount of Product Areas of Indication Rack and Loin Leg Forearm Hip Base Width Depth of twist

Muscle

Finish .1-.3 inch coverage at the thirteenth rib Areas of Indication Chest Plate Fore rib Ribs Twist Flank

Performance Frame Size Weight 120-150 lbs Varies according to market Length of Body Hind Saddle Cannon Bone Head Neck Width Face Breeding Ability to Pass on the traits

Volume Rib Shape Round Rib Dimensions Length of Body Width of Base Depth of Body

Volume

Functionality Volume Structure Bone

Balance How the animal flows Side Profile Ewe Ram Wether Propionate Trim and Lean Square top and hip Ideal Front End Bold and attractive rib design Ewe Feminine Ram Masculine Wether Youthful and heavy muscled

Reproductive Development Rams Testicle Size Ewes Vulva size

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