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What common characteristic is observed in both the Suffolk and Dorper breeds?

  • They both originate from England.
  • They both have black heads. (correct)
  • They both are considered medium-sized sheep.
  • They are both known for fine wool.

    • Which breed is known for its adaptability to arid environments and is also valued for its skin?

  • Dorper (correct)
  • Oxford
  • Suffolk
  • Dorset Horn

    • What is a defining characteristic of the Oxford sheep breed in comparison to the other breeds listed?

  • It is a fast-growing meat sheep.
  • It is known for its maternal instincts.
  • It is one of the largest medium wool breeds. (correct)
  • It has a thick skin for protection.

    • Which breed is distinguished by being polled with no wool on the head or legs?

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

    The Dorper breed is a cross of which two breeds?

    <p>Dorset Horn and Blackhead Persian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is MOST typical of male Philippine Native sheep?

    <p>Horned with a Roman nose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a distinctive feature of female Philippine Native sheep, in contrast to the male?

    <p>They are generally polled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic shared by both male and female Philippine Native sheep?

    <p>They have erect ears.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Merino type is characterized by having a 'large framed and very plain body'?

    <p>Medium Wool Merino</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What breed of sheep is known to be the ‘largest of the fine wool breeds’?

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

    What is a distinguishing trait of the Rambouillet breed in terms of horn presence?

    <p>Rams can be horned or polled, but ewes are always polled.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary characteristic of Merino sheep regarding their wool growth?

    <p>Their wool grows continuously and requires annual shearing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the origin of the Fonthill Merino breed?

    <p>It is a result of crossbreeding American Rambouillet with a Saxon Merino.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which breed of sheep is known for its polled characteristic and wool that extends over the poll down to the eyes?

    <p>VEM-12</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sheep breed is characterized by a medium to thick hair coat, with brown, tan, or yellow coloration and a black underparts?

    <p>Barbados Blackbelly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which breed of sheep is a dual-purpose breed with a distinctive roman nose, and no wool on the face and legs?

    <p>Border Leicester</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the largest breed of sheep in the world, known for heavy locks of wool that twist into a spiral?

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

    Which breed of sheep is known for its self-shedding coat and also has a known tolerance to heat and humidity?

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

    Which of the following sheep breeds is primarily used as a terminal sire to enhance muscling and growth rate of lambs?

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

    Which breed of sheep is the oldest domesticated breed and is a known source of milk, meat, tallow, and felted wool?

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

    What is the main purpose of wool from the Charollais breed?

    <p>Hosiery, knitting wool, dress fabrics, flannel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Sheep Breeds

    • Philippine Native Sheep: Believed to originate from Merino imported during the Spanish era. Predominantly white, with brown and brown-white also common. Males are generally horned and Roman-nosed; females are usually polled and thin-tailed, with straight or Roman-nosed ears. Adult weight averages 29.6 kg.

    • Superfine Merino: Smaller frame.

    • Finewool Merino: Medium-sized, compact frame.

    • Medium Wool Merino: Large framed, plain bodied, and open faced.

    • Strong Wool Merino: Very large-framed, plain bodied, and open faced.

    • Poll Merino: Developed from selecting polled rams.

    • Fonthill Merino: Developed by crossing American Rambouillet Merino rams with a fine wool Saxon strain of Merino.

    Merino

    • Originated in Spain.
    • Medium-sized animals with a beautiful appearance.
    • A wool sheep breed.
    • Strong and hardy animals.
    • Need to be shorn at least once a year as their wool continues to grow.

    Rambouillet

    • Breed of domestic sheep from France.
    • Largest of fine wool breeds.
    • White in color, large, and have an angular blocky body type.
    • Meatier carcass.
    • Horned and polled rams. Ewes are polled.
    • Strong and hardy.

    Suffolk

    • Originated in southern England.
    • Large with a blocky and muscular body type.
    • Face, ears, and legs are black.
    • Polled—no wool on the head or legs.
    • Fine mutton breed with acceptable wool.

    Dorper

    • South African breed.
    • Dorset Horn x Blackhead Persian Sheep.
    • Fast-growing meat sheep; easy care with minimal labor.
    • Adaptive to arid extensive regions.
    • Thick skin, protecting the sheep from harsh climate.
    • High fertility; good maternal instincts.
    • Characteristic black head, with some having a white head.

    Oxford

    • Originated in south-central England.
    • One of the largest medium wool breeds of sheep.
    • Blocky body type; face, ears, and legs are gray to brown, polled.
    • Wool extends over the poll and down to the eye.
    • Prolific ewes, good milkers, and fast-growing lambs.

    Barbados Blackbelly

    • Originated on the island of Barbados in the Caribbean.
    • Medium to thick hair coat—brown, tan, or yellow with black underparts and black points (notably on the nose, forehead, and inside the ears).
    • Thick hair covering the neck down to the brisket.
    • Light carcass.
    • Increased resistance to internal parasites.

    Border Leicester

    • Originated in England.
    • Large size and blocky body type.
    • White in color and polled.
    • No wool on the face and legs; long wool breed.
    • Dual-purpose breed.
    • Distinctive Roman nose.

    Lincoln

    • Originated in England (Leicester x Lincolnshire).
    • World's largest breed of sheep.
    • Rectangular form, deep-bodied.
    • Polled.
    • Heavy locks twisted into a spiral near the end.

    Katahdin

    • Originated in Maine, USA.
    • Meat sheep that do not require shearing (no fleece production except in very cold weather).
    • Thick coat sheds in warmer weather.
    • Tolerate humidity, heat, internal and external parasites.
    • Docile and easily handled, often producing twins.

    Charollais

    • From France (same breed as Charolais cattle).
    • Leicester longwool x local land-race breeds.
    • Used as terminal sires to increase muscling and growth rate of the lambs.
    • Fine and short wool.
    • Used in fabrics (hoisery, knitting wool, dress fabrics, flannel).

    Karakul

    • Oldest breed of domesticated sheep.
    • Used for milk, meat, tallow, and wool (felted or woven into fabrics/carpeting).
    • Wiry coat.
    • Large, angular-bodied.
    • Face, ears, and legs are black or brown.

    St. Croix

    • Also known as Virgin Island White.
    • Primarily white, but can also have brown, black, or white markings (including spots).
    • Rams have a large throat ruff.
    • Both sexes are polled.

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