WorksheetsSheep, Goats & Swine Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
The act of giving birth in the swine species is called _____.
Kidding
Lambing
Farrowing
Calving
Act of giving birth in the goat species is called ______.
Lambing
Kidding
Calving
Farrowing
In goats, an intact male is called a _____.
Ewe
Ram
Barrow
Buck
In swine, a castrated male is called a ______.
Boar
Sow
Gilt
Barrow
In swine, a newborn-both male and female is called a ______.
Calf
Piglet
Lamb
Kid
In goats, a newborn-both male and female is called a ______.
Calf
Lamb
Kid
Piglet
In swine, an immature female that has not had a litter is called a _____.
Gilt
Boar
Barrow
Sow
In sheep, a mature female that has given birth is called a _____.
Ewe
Lamb
Ram
Wether
In sheep, an intact male is called a _____.
Buck
Ram
Ewe
Wether
In goats and sheep, a group of each species is called a _____.
Kids
Litter
Group
Flock
This swine breed is known for their fast and efficient growth. They are black in color, with white legs and a white muzzle.
Hampshire
Yorkshire
Duroc
Berkshire
This swine breed originated in Chester County, PA. They are known for their mothering abilities and durability. They have droopy ears and are all white in color.
Yorkshire
Berkshire
Chester White
Duroc
This swine breed is valued for their product quality and carcass yield. They are completely red in color and have droopy ears.
Hampshire
Duroc
Yorkshire
Chester White
This swine breed is known for their muscle proportion and soundness. They are all white in color with erect ears.
Chester White
Yorkshire
Hampshire
Duroc
This goat breed is considered to be a meat breed and they are known to be easy kidders and good mothers. They are also known as the Tennessee Stiff-Legged Goat as they tense and faint when startled.
Myotonic
Pygmy
Nubian
LaMancha
This goat breed was developed in England and mostly bred for milking purposes. They can be any color or pattern but they must have large floppy ears.
Pygmy
Myotonic
LaMancha
Nubian
This is a hardy goat breed with milk that has a high butterfat content. They can be any color or pattern but they must have the "elf" ears that makes the breed distinguishable.
LaMancha
Pygmy
Myotoic
Nubian
This sheep breed has very fine wool and is known as the "cadillac of the wool world". They are bred out of season, producing 12-20 lbs of fleece.
Suffolk
Merino
Rambouillet
Columbia
This sheep breed is known for its meat quality and growth. Even though they have low quality wool, they are considered a multipurpose breed. This sheep breed does not grow wool on their legs or head.
Hampshire
Suffolk
Columbia
Merino
This sheep breed originated in Hampshire, England. They are very popular in the US and can produce up to 8 lbs of fleece. They are able to grow wool on their legs and head.
Hampshire
Suffolk
Merino
Rambouillet
