Ovine $ caprine
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Terminology (goat/caprine)

Doe = Female of reproductive age Buck = Intact male of reproductive age Wether = Neutered male of any age

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Terminology

Kid, noun: = young goat of either sex Kid, verb: = to give birth (caprine) Lamb, noun: = young sheep of either sex Lamb, verb: = to give birth (ovine)

Terminology (sheep/ovine)

Ewe = female of reproductive age Ram = intact male of reproductive age Wether = neutered adult male Mutton = meat derived from adult/aged sheep

Goat meat is called

<p>Both A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sheep meat

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

Match

<p>Ovine (sheep) = produces wool and lanolin Caprine (goat) = produces cashmere and mohair</p> <ul> <li>= - ! = !</li> </ul> Signup and view all the answers

Boutique product reported to be of benefit to gastric ulcer patients

<p>Goat milk</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the average daily goat milk production per goat

<p>Both A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many udders do sheep have

<p>2 udders</p> Signup and view all the answers

Dairy goat (caprine) breeds

<p>Alpine = erect ears, any colors (except tan with white face and legs or all white) LaMancha = small cuplike ears, flat nose Nubian = pendulous ears, convex nose, can be any color Oberhasli = erect ears, bay color only</p> Signup and view all the answers

Dairy goat (caprine) breeds

<p>Alpine = erect ears; any colors (except tan with white face and legs or all white). Saanen = erect ears pointed forward; white only Oberhasli = erect ears, bay color only Toggenberg = erect ears pointed forward, tan or light brown with white ears and lower legs, distinctive white lines on face</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sheep/Ovine; all dual purpose: meat and wool production

<p>Merino = #1 breed of australian industry, predominantly wool bred Suffolk = black face and legs Rambouillet = largest fleece, up to 18lb</p> <ul> <li>= -</li> </ul> Signup and view all the answers

Match the fiber goat

<p>Angora = average 5.3lb fleece per shearing; shorn 2x per year Cashmere = average 2.5# fleece per shearing; shorn 1x per year</p> <ul> <li>= - <code>=</code> </li> </ul> Signup and view all the answers

What is the cashmere/guard hair yield of cashmere goats per year

<p>20% cashmere, 80% guard hair</p> Signup and view all the answers

Produces mohair fiber

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

Meat goat breed

<p>Boer = white with brown head, white forehead Spanish = the &quot;mustang&quot; of goats, characteristics developed through natural selection</p> <ul> <li>= - <code>=</code> </li> </ul> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following adults weigh up to 300lb, with a kidding rate of 200% common (twins)

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

Study Notes

Terminology

  • Goat meat is referred to as caprine
  • Sheep meat is referred to as ovine

Goat/Caprine Characteristics

  • Average daily goat milk production per goat is a notable metric
  • Dairy goat breeds are used for milk production

Sheep/Ovine Characteristics

  • Sheep have one udder
  • All sheep breeds are dual purpose, producing both meat and wool
  • Fiber goat breeds exist, with one producing mohair fiber
  • Cashmere goats produce guard hair yielding cashmere, with a yield of a specific amount per year

Goat Breeds

  • There is a meat goat breed that weighs up to 300lb, with a kidding rate of 200% (twins) common among adults

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