Classification of Sheep Breeds Flashcards
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Which of the following are fine wool breeds? (Select all that apply)

  • Cotswold
  • Rambouillet (correct)
  • Merino (correct)
  • Columbia

    • What is a Debouillet breed made up of?

    Delaine Merino x Rambouillet

    Which breeds are classified as medium wool breeds? (Select all that apply)

  • Targhee (correct)
  • Merino
  • Columbia (correct)
  • Lincoln

    • Which of the following are long wool breeds? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Romney</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which breeds fall under the meat type category? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Southdown</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name the six breeds that make up the world's sheep industry.

    <p>Rambouillet, Southdown, Romney [New Zealand], Delaine Merino [Australia], Hampshire, Suffolk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define type in relation to sheep breeds.

    <p>An ideal or standard of perfection that includes all the characteristics that make an animal better suited for a specific purpose or use.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define breed.

    <p>A group of animals of common origin that have certain distinguishing characteristics and are capable of transmitting these characteristics to their offspring in a uniform manner.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define purebred.

    <p>An animal whose sire and dam are of the same breed and their ancestors were of the same breed also.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define crossbred.

    <p>An animal sired by a male of one breed and out of a dam of another breed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define grade.

    <p>A non-purebred animal resembling and having the majority of its genetics from one breed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three ways to classify sheep breeds?

    <p>Type, by use, by face color.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name the ewe breeds.

    <p>Merino, Rambouillet, Debouillet, Corriedale, Tunis, Targhee, Finnsheep, Border Leicester, Polypay, Panama, Katahdin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are ewe breeds known for?

    <p>Noted for wool, prolificacy, mothering/milking ability, fertility, hardiness (tough), adaptable, moderate size.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name the ram breeds.

    <p>Suffolk, Hampshire, Shropshire, Oxford, Southdown, Montedale, Cheviot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are ram breeds known for?

    <p>Fast growing and more efficient, large frame, heavy muscle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are dual purpose breeds? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Columbia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Classification of Sheep Breeds

    • Fine wool breeds include Rambouillet, Merino, Debouillet, Cormo, and Brooroula Merino, known for their high-quality wool.
    • Debouillet breed is a cross between Delaine Merino and Rambouillet, combining traits from both.

    Medium Wool Breeds

    • Medium wool breeds encompass Columbia, Corriedale, Targhee, Panama, Polypay, East Friesian, Romanov, Tunis, and Finn, characterized by versatility in wool production.

    Long Wool Breeds

    • Long wool breeds, suitable for carpet making, consist of Romney, Lincoln, Cotswold, Leicester, and Finn, noted for their long, lustrous wool.

    Meat-Type Breeds

    • Meat-type sheep breeds include Hampshire, Suffolk, Shropshire, Southdown, Dorset, Cheviot, Oxford, Montadale, and Texel, bred primarily for meat production.

    Key Sheep Breeds in the Industry

    • The six main breeds in the global sheep industry are Rambouillet, Southdown, Romney (New Zealand), Delaine Merino (Australia), Hampshire, and Suffolk.

    Definitions of Sheep Characteristics

    • Type refers to the ideal standard of perfection for sheep, including characteristics that enhance their suitability for specific purposes.
    • Breed is defined as a group of animals with a common origin and specific distinguishing traits, capable of consistently passing these traits to offspring.
    • A purebred animal has both parents from the same breed and lineage traceable to the same breed.
    • Crossbred animals are produced from a sire of one breed and a dam of another breed, often for hybrid vigor.
    • Grade refers to non-purebred animals that largely resemble one breed, having dominant genetic traits.

    Sheep Classification Methods

    • Sheep breeds can be classified by type, usage (such as wool or meat production), or face color.

    Ewe and Ram Breeds

    • Ewe breeds such as Merino, Rambouillet, Debouillet, Corriedale, Tunis, Targhee, Finnsheep, Border Leicester, Polypay, Panama, and Katahdin are valued for wool quality, fertility, and mothering abilities.
    • Ram breeds include Suffolk, Hampshire, Shropshire, Oxford, Southdown, Montadale, and Cheviot, recognized for their rapid growth and muscle development.

    Dual Purpose Breeds

    • Dual-purpose breeds excel in reproduction, wool production, and meat quality, including Columbia, Dorset, Dorper, Lincoln, Romney, and White Dorper.

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    Test your knowledge on the classification of different sheep breeds with these flashcards. The quiz covers fine wool, medium wool, and long wool breeds, including specific breeds and their origins. Perfect for students or enthusiasts of animal husbandry or agriculture.

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