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WorksheetsAnimal Science Unit: Sheep
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Fill in the blank: The Species of Sheep is ________.
Ovis
Bovidae
Equine
Porcine
Lambs: ______ are baby sheep less than one year old. Males and females are referred to as ram lambs and ewe lambs respectively.
Lambs
Calves
Kids
Foals
Ewe: ______ is a female sheep that has had lambs.
Ewe
Ram
Lamb
Kid
______ is an intact male sheep.
Ram
Ewe
Lamb
Wether
Weather: ______ is a castrated male sheep.
Weather: Weather is a castrated male sheep.
Weather: Ram is a castrated male sheep.
Weather: Ewe is a castrated male sheep.
Weather: Lamb is a castrated male sheep.
Why are hair sheep increasing in popularity in the U.S. and other temperate climates?
Due to their adaptability to various climates and low maintenance requirements.
Because they produce more wool than other sheep breeds.
As they are more resistant to diseases compared to other livestock.
Because they require more feed and care than other sheep breeds.
The primary difference between hair sheep and wooled sheep is:
Hair sheep do not require shearing, while wooled sheep do.
Hair sheep produce more wool than wooled sheep.
Wooled sheep are more resistant to parasites than hair sheep.
Hair sheep are larger in size compared to wooled sheep.
Which type of sheep needs to be sheared?
A) Hair sheep
B) Wool sheep
What is a characteristic of shedding sheep?
They do not require shearing
They produce a lot of wool
They are always white
They are used for milk production
What are some outstanding qualities of hair sheep compared to conventional wooled sheep?
Hair sheep are more resistant to parasites.
Hair sheep produce more wool.
Hair sheep require more shearing.
Hair sheep have less meat quality.
Which type of wool is usually made into blankets, sweaters, or socks?
Medium wool
Fine wool
Coarse wool
None of the above
The value of wool is determined by:
the breed of sheep, fiber diameter, and staple strength
the color of the wool only
the age of the sheep only
the location of the farm only
White wool is more valuable in the commercial market because:
it is easier to dye into different colors.
it is softer than other types of wool.
it is more durable than colored wool.
it is produced in larger quantities.
In the commercial market, which type of wool is more valuable?
Colored wool
White wool
Naturally-colored wool
Wool from non-white face sheep
What process is used to treat sheep skins after they are removed from the carcasses?
Weaving
Tanning
Dyeing
Spinning
Sheep cheese comprises about ___ percent of the world's cheese production.
1.3
5.0
10.0
15.0
Lanolin is recovered from which source?
Wool of sheep
Coconut oil
Olive oil
Beeswax
Lanolin is used in which of the following products?
Adhesive tape
cosmetics
Motor oils
All of the above
Fill in the blank: Meat from a sheep that is less than one year old is called _______.
Lamb
Mutton
Beef
Pork
Where did the Dorper sheep originate?
South Africa
Australia
United States
New Zealand
What is an economically important characteristic of the Dorper lamb?
High growth rate
Low wool production
Resistance to diseases
High feed efficiency
Where was the Hampshire sheep breed developed?
Hampshire, England.
Yorkshire, England.
Devon, England.
Sussex, England.
What type of breed is the Hampshire sheep?
Wool and meat breed.
Dairy breed.
Fiber breed.
Pet breed.
What ability do Hampshire sheep have regarding forage conversion?
They have the genetic ability to efficiently convert forage into meat and fiber.
They are unable to convert forage into meat and fiber.
They convert forage into milk instead of meat and fiber.
They have no special ability in forage conversion.
What is the color and physical description of Hampshire sheep?
White body, black legs, and wool-covered head.
Black body, white legs, and wool-covered head.
White body, white legs, and wool-covered head.
Black body, black legs, and wool-covered head.
What is one of the purposes of Suffolk sheep?
To produce milk
To improve the weights and carcass quality of their lamb crops
To provide wool
To be used as pets
Where did the Southdown sheep originate?
Sussex, England
Yorkshire, England
Wales
Scotland
What color is the face and lower legs of the Southdown sheep?
White
Black
Gray to mouse-brown
Red
Where did the Katahdin sheep originate?
United States
Australia
New Zealand
Scotland
What is unique about the coat of Katahdin sheep?
It is naturally shed, eliminating the need for shearing.
It is waterproof, allowing them to swim long distances.
It changes color with the seasons.
It is hypoallergenic, making it ideal for people with allergies.
What is preferred in Katahdin sheep, polled or horned animals?
Polled animals
Horned animals
Both are equally preferred
Neither is preferred
How do Katahdin sheep tolerate internal and external parasites?
Through natural resistance
By using chemical treatments
With regular veterinary check-ups
By living in parasite-free environments
What happens to the coat of Katahdin sheep in cold weather?
The coat thickens to provide warmth
The coat falls off completely
The coat changes color to blend with the snow
The coat becomes waterproof
true or false: hair sheep are a cross between sheep and goats.
true
false
true or false: Medium wool sheep, raised more for meat than fiber, produce the lightest weight, least valuable fleeces.
true
false
true or false: Fine wool sheep produce fleeces which usually have the greatest value due to their larger fiber diameter and versatility of use.
true
false
the meat produced by a sheep over one year of age.
lamb
mutton
beef
pork
which breed is identified as having a white body and legs, and a black wool free head?
dorper
hampshire
suffolck
southdown
ID the breed
dorper
katahdin
southdown
hampshire
ID the breed: colors can vary, this is a hair sheep.
dorper
southsown
suffolck
katahdin
