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Introduction to ASBV's

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does ASBV stand for?

(a)  

2.

Are Prime Lamb considered pure bred or cross bred animals?

(a)  

3.

Which is NOT a fleece trait

a)

Greasy yield

b)

Fibre diameter

c)

Eye Muscle Depth

d)

Staple Strength

4.

Which is the correct order based on age?

a)

lamb, hogget, mutton

b)

hogget, lamb, mutton

c)

mutton, lamb, hogget

5.

Name three factors that can influence a ram’s appearance?

4 lines
6.

Are these breeds considered maternal or terminal - Dorper, Dorset, Suffolk?

a)

maternal

b)

terminal

7.

What do these abbreviations stand for? WWEC

(a)  

8.

The "H" in front of Weight (WT), refers to

a)

the dam

b)

the sire

c)

age

d)

height

9.

AWT?

(a)  

10.

WEMD?

(a)  

11.

Genotype is

a)
the genetic constitution of an individual
b)
the physical appearance of an individual
c)
the environmental factors affecting an individual
d)
the evolutionary history of a species
12.

Approximately what percentage of a ram's appearance equates to feed

a)

50%

b)

55%

c)

70%

d)

80%

13.

Definition of a maternal sire

a)
A female parent of a male used for breeding.
b)
A male parent of a female used for breeding.
c)
A male parent of a male used for breeding.
d)
A female used for breeding without a male parent.
14.

An F1 lamb is

a)

pure bred

b)

cross bred

c)

always a merino and long wool

d)

always a merino and short wool

15.

All sheep producers are part of RamSelect.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Select the correct ASBV for Number of Lambs Weaned

a)

HWT

b)

PEMD

c)

NLW

d)

YCFW

17.

Which is NOT carcase trait

a)

PFAT

b)

PEMD

c)

CFAT

d)

YFD

18.

Which are categories in the ASBV handbook?

a)

Growth

b)

Wool

c)

Carcase

d)

Climate

19.

Breech wrinkle is a genetic trait?

a)

True

b)

False