THE FREEZING SEASON.

Southland Times, Issue 22816, 15 February 1936, Page 13

THE FREEZING SEASON.

Although fewer lambs were put through the Southland freezing works in December this season than in the same month last season, the figures to date must show a considerable increase over those for the same period last year. January killings were very heavy, but, not withstanding, supplies have been remarkably well maintained so far this jnonth and splendid lines are still coming forward. During the next few weeks, though, there is bound to be a slackening, marking the customary break between milk and feed lambs. It is satisfactory to note that the quality this season has been on a level with that of the best of previous years, and that condition also has been excellent. In both these particulars, Down lambs have been outstanding. Their bloom has been remarkable, and many of the lines have been perfect pictures, well qualified to please their breeders as well as the operating firms. While the dry season has apparently been ideally suited to the Downs, it has not favoured Romney cross lambs. They have not done nearly so well. However, one can say with confidence that this year’s exports will enhance further Southland’s reputation for the production of lambs nerfeotly suited to the requirements of the English market.