Breeds
What breed of sheep has the finest quality of wool?
Merino
What is lanolin a byproduct of?
Wool
True or false, sheep are the most domesticated farm animal.
True
What is a sheep's gestation period?
152 days
What is the name of the first stomach compartment
the rumen
What are hair sheep primarily used for? (Dorper, Katahdin)
Meat
what part of the sheep can you get lamb chops from?
ribs, loin, sirloin, and shoulder
Where did the Columbia breed originate?
The U.S.
What is the normal body temperature of a sheep?
100.9-103.8 degrees Fahrenheit
Where is the poll located?
on the top of the head
Are Corriedale sheep dual purpose?
yes
What is the most common cut of lamb?
lamb chops
Where did the cheviot breed originate?
Scotland
What is a way to determine a sheep's age?
the condition of their teeth
What are the names of the four stomach compartments?
Rumen, Reticulum, Omasum, Abomasum
What breeds of sheep can breed at anytime of the year?
Dorset and Finnsheep
What type of wool is typically used for making rugs, dryer balls, blankets ect.
usually the coarser or lower quality wool
A sheep's hanging weight is __% of its live weight
54%
White muscle disease is the result of a ______ deficiency.
Vitamin E or Selenium
How many teeth do sheep have?
32
Where did the Tunis breed originate?
Africa
What can Hair sheep be used for besides meat?
Leather or hide
True or false sheep were first domesticated in 76 AD
False. It was actually between 11000 and 9000 BC
What does scrapie affect?
the nervous systems
Which portion of a sheep's stomach is most similar to the human stomach?
Abomasum