WorksheetsSheep
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which is a Finnsheep?
The valve labeled #7 is
bicuspid
tricuspid
aortic semilunar
pulmonary semilunar
The structure labeled #6 is
left auricle
right auricle
left ventricle
adipose tissue
Identify the chamber labeled #1
right atrium
left atrium
left ventricle
right ventricle
The structure labeled #4 is
septum
apex
left ventricle
papillary muscle
Which of these are qualities for choosing a ram for breeding?
Good carcass quality
Good conformation
Good growth rates
All of the above
What factors influence replacing a ewe?
Age
Production levels
Faulty teeth
Lambing difficulties
Which breed has the fastest growth rates?
Suffolk
Texel
Belclare
Galway
What is a cast/draft ewe?
Which of these is the dental formula of sheep?
I: 3/3 C:0/0 P:4/4 M:3/3
I:2/2 C:1/1 P:2/2 M:3/3
I:0/3 C:0/1 P:3/3 M:3/3
What weight is a lamb at birth?
1-3kg
3-5kg
5-10kg
30-40kg
What needs to be considered when selecting a ewe?
Performance tested by Dept
Good udders
Good teeth
Good conformation
Daughter of prolific mother
Number 1 is the _____.
Iris
Cornea
Lens
Sclera
Number 2 is the _____.
Iris
Pupil
Retina
Sclera
The function of #1 is_________.
Clear covering that absorbs the light with pigmented cells
Clear covering that allows the entry of light into the eyes.
Dark covering that blocks light from entering the eye
Dark covering that open and closes to control light into the eye
The function of #2 is ______.
thin, clear covering that allows light to enter the eye
thin, white covering that allows light to enter the eye
thick, tough covering that protects the eye from injury
thick, clear covering that protects the eye from injury
The function of #3 is _______________.
To move the eye from side to side
To transmit light information into motor signals
To keep the eye attached to the eye socket
To transmit light information into electrical signals
What is the primary purpose of wool in sheep?
Insulation
Camouflage
Protection from predators
Attracting mates
Which of the following is a common method for determining the age of a sheep?
Counting the number of teeth
Measuring wool length
Weighing the sheep
Observing behavior
What is the process called when sheep are sheared for their wool?
Harvesting
Shearing
Pruning
Clipping
Which of the following is a breed of sheep known for its high-quality wool?
Merino
Angus
Holstein
Jersey
What is the gestation period of a sheep?
About 5 months
About 3 months
About 7 months
About 9 months
Which part of the sheep's digestive system is responsible for breaking down cellulose?
Rumen
Stomach
Small intestine
Large intestine
What is the term for a young sheep?
Lamb
Calf
Foal
Kid
Which vitamin is synthesized in the skin of sheep when exposed to sunlight?
Vitamin D
Vitamin C
Vitamin A
Vitamin B12
