Medium.
Common.
FIG. 81.—WETHERS.
Sheep Dressing.
—In the dressing of sheep the following suggestions will prove advantageous in turning out work with the best results, whether the sheep are dressed by day work, one man dressing them throughout, or whether they are handled by a string gang.
Legging.
—This consists in opening up the skin around the legs and center of the body. In doing this work care should be taken that the skin be opened up as little around the necks and butts as possible, for wherever the skin is removed in the legging there is more or less stain on the meat, which it is impossible to wash off.
Pelting.
—In removing the pelt from the carcass care should be taken that the “fell” is not broken in any part, for wherever this is broken, the meat will show the effect of age, and will present a very unsightly appearance. The removal of the skin over the brisket is important.