Sheep Market Lamb Judging Quiz

What is the ideal weight range for a market lamb?

• 90-100 lbs

• 110-120 lbs

• 130-140 lbs

• 150-160 lbs

How can you determine if a lamb has enough finish?

• By feeling the backbone

• By measuring the length of the hindsaddle

• By examining the width of the loin

• By evaluating the muscling in the hindsaddle

What is the desired backfat thickness for a correctly finished lamb?

• 0.05-0.10 inches

• 0.10-0.20 inches

• 0.20-0.30 inches

• 0.30-0.40 inches

Which trait is most important when judging market lambs?

• Degree of muscling

• Degree of finish

• Balance and style

• Frame size

What is the ideal shape of the rump in a market lamb?

• Short and steep

• Long and level

• Wide and deep

• Narrow and shallow

What is the correct set or angle for the hocks in a market lamb?

• 10 degrees

• 20 degrees

• 30 degrees

• 40 degrees

What is the desired shape at the top of the shoulder in a market lamb?

• Tight and smooth

• Loose and rough

• Wide and bulky

• Narrow and thin

What is the correct structure for the knees in a market lamb?

• Buck-kneed

• Knock-kneed

• Straight and square

• Curved and rounded

What is the primary factor that influences the degree of finish in a market lamb?

• Amount of muscling

• Frame size

• Stage of maturity

• Fat content in the diet

What is the correct order of importance when ranking market lambs?

• Degree of finish, degree of muscling, balance and style, frame size

• Degree of muscling, degree of finish, balance and style, frame size

• Balance and style, degree of muscling, degree of finish, frame size

• Frame size, balance and style, degree of muscling, degree of finish