Sheep Production Quiz

What is the most common breed of sheep in the United States?

• Siamese

• Suffolk

• Chihuahua

• Poodle

What is lanolin?

• A synthetic material used in construction

• A greasy substance obtained from wool

• A type of flower

• A type of fish found in the Atlantic Ocean

What is the purpose of a sheep handling facility?

• To provide a comfortable living space for sheep

• To safely and efficiently manage and handle sheep for various activities such as shearing, vaccination, and sorting.

• To use as a tourist attraction for people to interact with sheep

• To train sheep for circus performances

What is a baby sheep called?

• Fawn

• Calf

• Full

• Lamb

Which breed of sheep is known for its meat production?

• Poodle

• Chihuahua

• Siamese

• Suffolk

What is the process of removing wool from a sheep called?

• Shaving

• Shearing

• Harvesting

• Plucking

What is the primary purpose of a sheepdog?

• Entertaining children at petting zoos

• Serving as a guard dog for a house

• Herding and protecting sheep

• Hunting and catching prey

What is the term for a female sheep?

• ewe

• lamb

• goat

• ram

What is the term for a male sheep?

• ewe

• shearling

• ram

• wether

Which breed of sheep is known for its dairy production?

• Merino

• East Friesian

• Dorset

• Suffolk