8 Questions
Match the following sheep husbandry practices with their purpose:
Flushing = Increase ovulation rate and litter size Sponging = Synchronize breeding by inducing heat in ewes Tail docking = Prevent fly-strike and feces build-up Dosing = Prevent build-up of stomach worms and internal parasites
Match the following lambing season practices with their purpose:
Weaning in June/July = Separate lambs from ewes for growth and development Colostrum feeding = Provide essential nutrients and antibodies to newborn lambs Lambing inside = Prevent chill and maintain critical temperature for newborn lambs Navel dipping = Prevent naval ill and infection in newborn lambs
Match the following sheep weight targets with their corresponding category:
Birth 4 kg = Target weight for newborn lambs Slaughter/weaning 35 - 40 kg = Target weight for weaning lambs Adult ewe 60 - 85 kg = Target weight for mature female sheep Adult ram 70 - 130 kg = Target weight for mature male sheep
Match the following sheep vaccinations with the diseases they protect against:
Clostridial disease and orf = Diseases targeted by sheep and lamb vaccinations Stomach worms, liver fluke, internal parasites = Diseases prevented by dosing sheep
Match the following sheep breeds with their descriptions:
Black face mountain = Mountain/hill breed with a black face, extremely hardy Wicklow Cheviot = Medium size, hardy breed, with a white face, good mothers Border Leicester = Large, long wool, upright ears, good offspring Suffolk = Good confirmation, fast growth rate, early maturing, ideal for Easter market
Match the following sheep breeds with their characteristics:
Blueface Leicester = Large white, white face, dark blue eyes Texel = Wide white face, short ears, good conformation, slower growth rate Charollais = French breed, medium size, heavy sheep, good muscle, fast growing lambs Beltex = White faced sheep, medium wool, double muscle breed, high kill out percentage
Match the following sheep breeding information with their descriptions:
Oestrus Cycle = Occurs every 17 days September to February in ewes Gestation Period = 149 days (5 months) Ewes' Heat Cycle = Occurs during a set time of year (Sept – Feb) as they are short day breeders Sheep Breeding Season = Naturally come into heat as daylight or shorter days occur
Match the following countries with their biggest exports of sheep meat:
France = Sheep meat UK = Sheep meat Sweden = Sheep meat Ireland = Largest flock with around 488,143 in the flock
Test your knowledge of sheep production and breeds with this quiz! Learn about the types of sheep production, major sheep meat exporting countries, and specific breeds like the Black Face Mountain. See how much you know about sheep farming and flock sizes in different regions.
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