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Which breed has a gestation period of 149 days (5 months)?
Which breed has a gestation period of 149 days (5 months)?
Which breed is known for being a short day breeder?
Which breed is known for being a short day breeder?
Which breed is ideal for the Easter market due to early maturing and reaching slaughter weight in 14 weeks?
Which breed is ideal for the Easter market due to early maturing and reaching slaughter weight in 14 weeks?
Which breed has a wide white face and short ears with no wool on head or legs?
Which breed has a wide white face and short ears with no wool on head or legs?
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Which breed is known for having a high kill out percentage due to being a double muscle breed?
Which breed is known for having a high kill out percentage due to being a double muscle breed?
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Which breed is the largest flock in Ireland with around 488,143 in the flock?
Which breed is the largest flock in Ireland with around 488,143 in the flock?
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Which breed is known for being extremely hardy and having a black face?
Which breed is known for being extremely hardy and having a black face?
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What is the purpose of flushing ewes?
What is the purpose of flushing ewes?
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What is the ratio of ram to ewe during synchronized mating?
What is the ratio of ram to ewe during synchronized mating?
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When should weaning take place?
When should weaning take place?
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What is the target weight for adult ewes?
What is the target weight for adult ewes?
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What is the purpose of tail docking in lambs?
What is the purpose of tail docking in lambs?
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What is the recommended weight for lambs at birth?
What is the recommended weight for lambs at birth?
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What is the purpose of dipping sheep?
What is the purpose of dipping sheep?
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What is the purpose of sponging in sheep breeding?
What is the purpose of sponging in sheep breeding?
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Study Notes
Breeds and Characteristics
- Beltex breed has a gestation period of 149 days (5 months)
- Suffolk breed is known for being a short day breeder
- Texel breed is ideal for the Easter market due to early maturing and reaching slaughter weight in 14 weeks
- Hampshire breed has a wide white face and short ears with no wool on head or legs
- Pietrain breed is known for having a high kill out percentage due to being a double muscle breed
- Suffolk breed is the largest flock in Ireland with around 488,143 in the flock
- Blackface breed is known for being extremely hardy and having a black face
Breeding Management
- Flushing ewes is to improve fertility and increase conception rate
- The ratio of ram to ewe during synchronized mating is 1:20
- Weaning should take place at 6-8 weeks
- The target weight for adult ewes is 50-60 kg
Lamb Management
- The purpose of tail docking in lambs is to prevent flystrike
- The recommended weight for lambs at birth is 3-4 kg
- Dipping sheep is done to control external parasites
- Sponging in sheep breeding is used to identify and record breeding activity
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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.
