What does a "preparer" of sheep do? "We show the potential of the animal," says Federico Manfroi, who with his ofi

In addition to being dedicated to raising Hampshire Down sheep at his farm La Manfrina in Venado Tuerto, and being part of the board of directors of the Association that brings together its producers, Federico Manfroi also proudly carries the nickname of "preparer" of sheep. As the name suggests, this profession is linked to the preparation of animals before their participation in an exhibition or auction, which has little to do with mere aesthetics. On the contrary, the work of people like Manfroi can be key when it comes to awarding or buying an animal. "It's not just about the animal being beautiful but also demonstrating its potential. It's about highlighting its meat qualities, all parts of its quarters. The Hampshire, for example, has a very nice head. So it's about preparing it to have a good posture, which helps a lot in the judging," explained the man from Santa Fe in conversation with Bichos de Campo, who clarified that it is not about "drawing anything," but about ...