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Sheep, Goats & Swine Review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The act of giving birth in the swine species is called _____.

a)

Kidding

b)

Lambing

c)

Farrowing

d)

Calving

2.

Act of giving birth in the goat species is called ______.

a)

Lambing

b)

Kidding

c)

Calving

d)

Farrowing

3.

In goats, an intact male is called a _____.

a)

Ewe

b)

Ram

c)

Barrow

d)

Buck

4.

In swine, a castrated male is called a ______.

a)

Boar

b)

Sow

c)

Gilt

d)

Barrow

5.

In swine, a newborn-both male and female is called a ______.

a)

Calf

b)

Piglet

c)

Lamb

d)

Kid

6.

In goats, a newborn-both male and female is called a ______.

a)

Calf

b)

Lamb

c)

Kid

d)

Piglet

7.

In swine, an immature female that has not had a litter is called a _____.

a)

Gilt

b)

Boar

c)

Barrow

d)

Sow

8.

In sheep, a mature female that has given birth is called a _____.

a)

Ewe

b)

Lamb

c)

Ram

d)

Wether

9.

In sheep, an intact male is called a _____.

a)

Buck

b)

Ram

c)

Ewe

d)

Wether

10.

In goats and sheep, a group of each species is called a _____.

a)

Kids

b)

Litter

c)

Group

d)

Flock

11.

This swine breed is known for their fast and efficient growth. They are black in color, with white legs and a white muzzle. 

a)

Hampshire

b)

Yorkshire

c)

Duroc

d)

Berkshire

12.

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. 

a)

Yorkshire

b)

Berkshire

c)

Chester White

d)

Duroc

13.

This swine breed is valued for their product quality and carcass yield. They are completely red in color and have droopy ears. 

a)

Hampshire

b)

Duroc

c)

Yorkshire

d)

Chester White

14.

This swine breed is known for their muscle proportion and soundness. They are all white in color with erect ears. 

a)

Chester White

b)

Yorkshire

c)

Hampshire

d)

Duroc

15.

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. 

a)

Myotonic

b)

Pygmy

c)

Nubian

d)

LaMancha

16.

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. 

a)

Pygmy

b)

Myotonic

c)

LaMancha

d)

Nubian

17.

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. 

a)

LaMancha

b)

Pygmy

c)

Myotoic

d)

Nubian

18.

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. 

a)

Suffolk

b)

Merino

c)

Rambouillet

d)

Columbia

19.

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. 

a)

Hampshire

b)

Suffolk

c)

Columbia

d)

Merino

20.

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. 

a)

Hampshire

b)

Suffolk

c)

Merino

d)

Rambouillet