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Sheep Science

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By: Jennifer Lyons
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Decks in this class (13)

Characteristics of the Sheep
Mature body size 0,
Formation of horns 1,
Reach maturity at what age 2
18  cards
History of the Sheep
Sheep are the first domesticated ...,
Reasons for decline in sheep numb...,
Domesticated sheep are 2
18  cards
Sheep Facts
What is the main parasite that af...,
What is the normal market weight ...,
What is the normal breeding seaso...
7  cards
Features of the Skin
The more dense the fiber the 0,
There are _____ fibers sq inch of...,
The more fibers per square inch t...
5  cards
Practice Questions from Exams/Quizzes
Domestic sheep belong to the ____...,
Domestic sheep bellong to the ___...,
Which state has the greatest shee...
53  cards
Wool Terms
Yolk 1,
Worsted 2,
Woolen 3
32  cards
Practice Questions from Exam II/Quiz II
____ is a broader term in compari...,
There are many ____ within one __...,
Describe how type and breed are r...
22  cards
Docking and Castrating
Reasons for docking sheep 1,
Where are tails dock 2,
When are lambs docked 3
23  cards
Breeds
6 breeds that make up 3 4 of the ...,
What are the 7 ram breeds which a...,
What are the 5 dual purpose breeds 3
148  cards
Quiz III
Define creep feeding 1,
How long is estrus in the ewe 2,
How long is the estrous period in...
35  cards
Quiz 4
Lambing rate 1,
Lambing 2
2  cards
Quiz 5
The greatest numbers of sheep are...,
The overall quality of china shee...,
What 3 countries account for 20 p...
27  cards
Final Exam
_____ of the annual production co...,
_____ of the total feed supply of...,
2 ways to make money in the sheep...
52  cards

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