Feed Facts
Is hay a forage or concentrate?
Forage
What is the first compartment in the ruminant stomach?
Rumen
Name one white face breed of sheep
(Dorset, Cheviot, Finn, Merina, Ramouillet)
When walking a show animal, which side should you be on?
Left side
What does TPR stand for?
Temperature, Pulse, Respirate
Which usually has more nutrition value: first cut hay or second cut hay?
Second cut hay
Which set of teeth are missing in the sheep and goat?
Upper incisors (front teeth)
Name one black faced breed of sheeo
Which direction do you walk in the show ring - clockwise or counterclockwise?
Clockwise.
What is the normal temperature of a sheep/goat?
101.-103.5
Name one type of concentrate.
Where is the brisket on the sheep or goat? (name or point to it?)
It is the lower front chest.
Name a dairy goat breed that is all white
Saanen
How do you "set up" a sheep or goat?
Set them square, feet even, head up, belly up.
On which side of the animal can you best listen to the rumen sounds?
Left side
What does "BCS" stand for?
Body condition score (1-5)
What comes from the loin area of the sheep?
Lamb chops
Which breed of sheep is known for having lots of lambs?
Finn sheep
What does it mean to "fit" an animal for showing?
Name one vaccination that is important for sheep and goats
Clostridium perfringens type C & D, and Tetanus
(CD/T)
What is rumination?
Chewing, swallowing, then regurgitating a cud and rechewing it (over and over).
What is a dairy goat breed that is known for long, floppy ears?
Nubian
What should you know about your animal to answer questions the judge might ask?
Breed, class, age/birthdate, what you feed it, one strong and one weak characteristic of the animal.