Sheep class test

3-5 kg

To determine the feed requirement of ewes in late gestation and identify barren ewes

(0033/4033) x2

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<p>One lamb may starve due to not having a teat to suckle</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>149 days (5 months)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To encourage bonding and allow the ewe to accept the lamb</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Every 17 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dosing involves administering medication to sheep to prevent internal parasites, whereas dipping involves immersing sheep in a solution to control external parasites.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Scanning identifies barren ewes, allowing them to be culled from the flock, which can improve overall flock productivity and efficiency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>As ruminants, sheep have a unique four-chambered stomach, which affects their ability to digest and extract nutrients from feed, influencing feeding strategies and nutritional requirements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Vaccinations protect sheep against specific diseases, reducing the risk of illness and death, and contributing to overall flock health and wellbeing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Foot trimming and pairing help prevent lameness and hoof problems, improving animal welfare and reducing health issues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sheep farming practices can impact the environment, but initiatives such as sustainable grazing, manure management, and habitat conservation can help reduce environmental impact.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dagging involves removing soiled wool from around the sheep's rear end, improving animal health and hygiene by reducing the risk of flystrike and other health issues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The primary reason is to ensure that each lamb has a teat to suckle, as triplet lambs can result in one lamb starving. Fostering involves passing some lambs to ewes with a single lamb to ensure each lamb gets adequate nutrition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rams have a greater influence on the flock due to their genes spreading quickly, whereas ewes contribute more to the quantity of the flock. This impacts breeding strategies, as rams are used for quality and ewes for quantity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The rumen and other stomach chambers enable sheep to digest plant-based foods, and the unique digestive system requires a specific feeding strategy that takes into account the nutrient requirements of the animal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Scanning is used to determine the feed requirement of ewes in late gestation and identify barren ewes, which can be culled from the flock.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The concept means that the ram's genes spread quickly throughout the flock, influencing the breeding strategy and requiring careful consideration of genetic diversity to prevent inbreeding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Environmental sustainability is critical in sheep farming, and initiatives such as dipping and dagging can help reduce environmental impact by controlling parasites and improving animal health and hygiene.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The unique digestive system of sheep requires a specific feeding strategy that takes into account the nutrient requirements of the animal, including sufficient fiber and nutrients.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Vaccination is used to prevent diseases in sheep, contributing to the overall health and productivity of the flock and reducing the need for pharmaceutical interventions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Weathering involves castrating male sheep, which can impact animal welfare and productivity. Effective management of weathering is critical to ensure animal welfare and optimize productivity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The oestrous cycle is critical in sheep breeding, as it determines the timing of breeding and impacts breeding strategies and flock management.</p> Signup and view all the answers