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Sheep & Goat Production

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26 questions
2

What was the major cause in the decrease in lamb production and consumption?

1

What is a chammy?

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This term is used to describe the practice of adopting lambs onto ewes with single or dead lambs.

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What term is used to describe mature male and female sheep?

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If a sheep is dual purpose, what two things is it most likely raised for?

1

What is an advantage of raising sheep?

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What is the term used to describe meat from sheep that is a year or older?

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What is the scientific name for sheep?

1

A wether is used to describe a castrated goat or sheep.

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What is the technical term for a mature female goat?

1

The average body temperature of sheep is around ...

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The term for a young, immature goat.

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What is a chevon?

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Lambs are typically weaned at about what age?

1

When lambs are processed, which of the following is not part of the process?

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Sheep are seasonal breeders.

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What is the process of a lamb giving birth called?

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Which of the following is a disadvantage of raising sheep and goats?

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Which of the following is not a good defense of sheep?

1

Mohair is sheep's coat that is used as fiber for products.

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What might a sheep producer used a marking harness? What is it and what does it do for the producer?

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This is the technical term for a mature male goat.

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When are ewes bred?

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In smaller goat industries, what non-technical terms are used for the male and female goat?

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This is meat from a sheep under a year old.

2

Name a breed of sheep or goats.