Flashcard on Sheep Terminology

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What is a sexually mature male sheep called?

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Ram

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What are young male sheep called?

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Ram lambs

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What are young female sheep called?

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Ewe lambs

Front

What is a lamb?

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A young female or male sheep

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What is the term for the wool of a sheep?

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Fleece

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What is a group of sheep called?

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Flock

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What is the most dominant breed in the worldwide sheep industry?

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Merino

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How does the size of Merino sheep compare to other wool breeds?

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Smaller

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Where did the Rambouillet breed originate?

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France

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What is a characteristic of the Rambouillet breed?

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White-faced