HANDLING SHEEP
When catching sheep for any purpose they should never be gripped by the wool, as this causes considerable' damage,. especially to fat sheep and lambs. The' carcase of a fresldy-killed animal that has been grasped by the wool reveals an in firmed and congested area resembling a bruise. The proper way to catch a sheep is by a hind leg or around the neck. When caught by the back joint the animal car" be drawn back until it is easy to. grasp round the neck, and with the other hand on the butt of tho tail it can then be removed v itlmut any damage being done. In di ailing and trucking fat lambs especially extra care should be exercised. On no account should they be pulled about bv the wool.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 15 June 1926, Page 2
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133HANDLING SHEEP Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 15 June 1926, Page 2
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