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What is the recommended height for pens to keep lambs from jumping over fences?
What is the recommended height for pens to keep lambs from jumping over fences?
How often should lambs be fed according to the discussion?
How often should lambs be fed according to the discussion?
What is the recommended protein content for the show lamb feed used in the program?
What is the recommended protein content for the show lamb feed used in the program?
Which of the following is not one of the main criteria for evaluating market lambs?
Which of the following is not one of the main criteria for evaluating market lambs?
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What are some desirable features for show lambs according to the discussion?
What are some desirable features for show lambs according to the discussion?
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Which features contribute to muscle development and overall eye appeal in lambs?
Which features contribute to muscle development and overall eye appeal in lambs?
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What are the three main criteria for evaluating market lambs according to the discussion?
What are the three main criteria for evaluating market lambs according to the discussion?
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What are some desirable features for show lambs according to the discussion?
What are some desirable features for show lambs according to the discussion?
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What are lambs recommended to have in terms of their pasture stance and loin edge according to the discussion?
What are lambs recommended to have in terms of their pasture stance and loin edge according to the discussion?
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What is the recommended pen height to prevent lambs from jumping over fences?
What is the recommended pen height to prevent lambs from jumping over fences?
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Which of the following is NOT a desirable feature for show lambs?
Which of the following is NOT a desirable feature for show lambs?
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What is the most essential aspect for lambs' growth and development in terms of feeding?
What is the most essential aspect for lambs' growth and development in terms of feeding?
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What contributes to muscle development and overall eye appeal in lambs?
What contributes to muscle development and overall eye appeal in lambs?
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What is the recommended protein content for the show lamb feed used in the program?
What is the recommended protein content for the show lamb feed used in the program?
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What are the three main criteria for evaluating market lambs?
What are the three main criteria for evaluating market lambs?
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Study Notes
- Adam Lehrer, agriscience teacher and advisor for Splendora Texas's RFA chapter, is evaluating market show lambs and discussing proper pen facilities and feed management with students.
- Lambs should be kept in pens at least 5 feet tall to prevent jumping over low fences and ensure safety from predators like coyotes, wild dogs, and neighbors' dogs.
- Clean water and twice-daily feedings, 12 hours apart, at head level are essential for lambs' growth and development.
- Lambs should be fed a good quality feed, such as the 18% protein show lamb feed used in the program.
- Structure, muscle, and eye appeal are the three main criteria for evaluating market lambs.
- Proper body confirmation, wide hips and pen set, smooth tops, and firm, long necks are desirable features for show lambs.
- Lambs should stand firmly on their pasture and have a wide, flat loin edge and large lower legs.
- The most attractive lambs have a wide hip structure, large top, and flat loin edge, as these features contribute to muscle development and overall eye appeal.
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Test your knowledge of evaluating market show lambs and discussing proper pen facilities and feed management with students. Learn about keeping lambs in suitable pens, providing clean water and feed, and the criteria for evaluating market lambs.
