sheep management practices

Question 1

Which breed classification excels in feed efficiency, rate of gain and muscularity and is also classified as meat type animals?

Answer 1

terminal sire breeds

Question 2

What year was the National Wool Act repealed?

Answer 2

1996

Question 3

Which breed classification is known for their multiple births?

Answer 3

prolific breeds

Question 4

Which breed classification produces wool fibers with a small fiber diameter and are known for their flocking instincts?

Answer 4

fine wool breeds

Question 5

Which breed classification sheds their wool in the winter?

Answer 5

hair sheep breeds

Question 6

Which operation provides the genetics for which commercial sheep production systems are based?

Answer 6

purebred operations

Question 7

What is the average live weight for a slaughter lamb?

Answer 7

140lbs

Question 8

Depredation is the death of livestock due to predators.(t or f)

Answer 8

true

Question 9

Which of the following is a quality grade for lamb carcasses?

Answer 9

prime
choice
good

Question 10

Which is the most common fence used in a sheep operation?

Answer 10

net wire

Question 11

It is important to rotate the different types of dewormers every time sheep are treated to help prevent parasite resistance to dewormers.(t or f)

Answer 11

true

Question 12

Sheep are classified as _____________, meaning they have a four compartment stomach.

Answer 12

ruminants

Question 13

Which of the following is a viral disease which causes ulcerations and scabs around the lips and in the mouth of a sheep?

Answer 13

sore mouth

Question 14

Which disease causes stiffness or rigor in the body’s muscles?

Answer 14

tetanus

Question 15

What is the first limiting nutrient of animals?

Answer 15

water

Question 16

A body condition score is a number describing the level of flesh or fat an animal possesses.(t or f)

Answer 16

true

Question 17

_________________ is a term used to describe the period of pregnancy in animals, or the time from conception to birth.

Answer 17

gestation

Question 18

Which of the following is a main factor when evaluating market lambs?
Responses

Answer 18

weight
finish
muscle

Question 19

Which is the most important when evaluating a wool fleece?

Answer 19

grease fleece weight

Question 20

The mother’s first milk is known as __________, and is very important for the offspring to ingest.

Answer 20

colostrum

Question 21

_______________ is the removal of the testicles from a male animal.

Answer 21

castration

Question 22

If hooves continue to grow without being trimmed, it can lead to undesirable consequences such as foot rot, trouble traveling or even lameness.(t or f)

Answer 22

true

Question 23

_______________ an animal means removing the tail at or near the tailhead.

Answer 23

docking

Question 24

Wool breeds are normally sheared at least once a year.(t or f)

Answer 24

true

Question 25

Animals can be identified through which of the following?

Answer 25

ear tag ear notch ear tattoo

Question 26

____________ is known as removing the wool around the dock and mammary glands.

Answer 26

tagging

Question 27

The gestation or pregnancy length in sheep is ________

Answer 27

148 days

Question 28

Sheep consume roughly 30 to 50 percent of their body weight each day.(t or f)

Answer 28

false

Question 29

Which type of operation is aimed toward maximizing production and market value of offspring?

Answer 29

commercial

Question 30

Which disease causes stones or crystals to be formed in the urinary tract?

Answer 30

urinary caliculi

Question 31

Which breed classification is a cross breed between a fine wool breed and a long wool breed?

Answer 31

medium wool breeds

Question 32

A body condition score of nine is considered to be the best prior to breeding animals.(t or f)

Answer 32

false

Question 33

Which disease is caused by heavy feeding or a drastic change in feed over a short period of time?

Answer 33

overeating disease

Question 34

Gestation ends with what is known as ____________, or birth.

Answer 34

parturition

Question 35

______________ are a common problem of sheep as they attach to the lining of the digestive tract where they absorb nutrients and suck blood.

Answer 35

internal parasites