Sheep History
How long ago were sheep thought to be domesticated
10,000 years ago
What sheep originated from the Downs of Sussex County, England
Southdowns
What sheep descended from the Spanish Merino
Rambouillet
What is a grease-like substance that naturally coats sheep wool
Lanolin
Female sheep are called what
Ewe
Evidence suggested that humans have been using wool for how long?
20,000 years
What sheep breed was brought to America post-civil war
Hampshire
What sheep was developed by E.H Mattingly
Montadale
What is meat from a sheep less than a year old, and is the most common eaten in america
Male sheep are called what
Ram
Modern Sheep descended from wild sheep that originated from where
Asia and Europe
The Suffolk sheep is a cross between what two breeds? Must clarify ram vs ewe breeds
Southdown rams and Norfolk Horned ewes
What sheep breed comes in two colors and produces hair fibers
Dorper
What is meat from a sheep over a year old
Mutton
Castrated male sheep are called what
Wether
What are the three things sheep are used for?
Meat, fiber (wool), dairy
Shropshire
What sheep breed originated in Wales
Sheep dairies are most common in what countries
European
A baby sheep is called what
Lamb
Modern Sheep descended from wild sheep called what?
Mouflon
What sheep breed dates back to the Middle Ages
Dorset
What is the adjacent name of the Speckled Face sheep
Beulah Speckled Face
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The act of a sheep giving birth is called what
Lambing