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WorksheetsBeef and Sheep Farming
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Why do sheep need shearing
They are to Fat
its fleece becomes so bulky that it has difficulty moving around.
So people can make clothes out of their wool
How long do beef cows live?
For at least 5 years
beef only live for 18 to 24 months before being slaughtered for their meat.
Mostly up to 13 fifteen years
Way longer than pigs and dogs put together
Can sheep live on grass alone?
No they need pellets
Yes but No cause they need to eat Hay quite often
Yes they can Survive
They are basically a grazing animal and pasture should make up the bulk of their diet
How do beef cows produce milk?
Cows produce milk when the have calves dairy and beef cattle are bred to have one calf per year
Beef cows cant produce milk at all
They have to be pregnant to produce milk
They have a special type of food to produce milk
Why do they cut the tails off of sheep?
They don't
sheep have their tails docked to reduce the buildup of faeces which can encourage fly strike
So they stop getting dirty
so the dirt off their tail doesn't infect the bum
What is the best feed for beef cattle?
Grass
Pasture
Grain
Hay
How long can sheep go without food?
20 hours
32 hours
24 hours
12 hours
How long does it take to raise a beef cow?
2 months
1 year
18 months
9 months
How many lambs does a sheep have per year?
5
6+
9
8+
What is the best breed of cattle for beef?
Hereford cattle
Gelbvieh
Black Angus
Welsh Black cattle
