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WorksheetsIntroduction to ASBV's
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 6mins
What does ASBV stand for?
(a)
Are Prime Lamb considered pure bred or cross bred animals?
(a)
Which is NOT a fleece trait
Greasy yield
Fibre diameter
Eye Muscle Depth
Staple Strength
Which is the correct order based on age?
lamb, hogget, mutton
hogget, lamb, mutton
mutton, lamb, hogget
Name three factors that can influence a ram’s appearance?
Are these breeds considered maternal or terminal - Dorper, Dorset, Suffolk?
maternal
terminal
What do these abbreviations stand for? WWEC
(a)
The "H" in front of Weight (WT), refers to
the dam
the sire
age
height
AWT?
(a)
WEMD?
(a)
Genotype is
Approximately what percentage of a ram's appearance equates to feed
50%
55%
70%
80%
Definition of a maternal sire
An F1 lamb is
pure bred
cross bred
always a merino and long wool
always a merino and short wool
All sheep producers are part of RamSelect.
True
False
Select the correct ASBV for Number of Lambs Weaned
HWT
PEMD
NLW
YCFW
Which is NOT carcase trait
PFAT
PEMD
CFAT
YFD
Which are categories in the ASBV handbook?
Growth
Wool
Carcase
Climate
Breech wrinkle is a genetic trait?
True
False
