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Sheep Terminology

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Doing Ability

a)

Measure of how the animal will perform and hold up in production

b)

A method to assess the animal's physical appearance

c)

An evaluation of the animal's breeding history

d)

A test of the animal's endurance in extreme conditions

2.

Gregarious

a)

Living in isolation

b)

Living in a flock or herd

c)

Preferring solitude

d)

Being territorial

3.

Carcass Merit

a)

Desirability of a carcass in relation to its muscle, fat, and bone

b)

The weight of the carcass after processing

c)

The age of the animal at slaughter

d)

The color of the meat after cooking

4.

Carcass Grading System

a)

A USDA number system to measure the quality of a carcass

b)

A method for cooking meat to enhance flavor

c)

A system for tracking livestock health

d)

A grading scale for meat pricing

5.

Docked

a)

Animal whose tail or a portion of the tail has been removed

b)

Animal with a long tail

c)

Animal that has no tail

d)

Animal with a docked ear

6.

Scurs

a)

Complete loss of a horn

b)

Partial regrowth of a removed horn

c)

Formation of a new horn

d)

Infection of the horn area

7.

Hardiness

a)

Ability of an animal to withstand adverse conditions.

b)

A measure of an animal's strength and agility.

c)

The ability of an animal to adapt to new environments.

d)

A term used to describe an animal's reproductive success.

8.

Direct ancestor of something

a)

Progenitor

b)

Descendant

c)

Successor

d)

Predecessor

9.

Cross-Breeding Programs

a)

Program which breeds two animals of the same breed to maintain purity

b)

Program which breeds two animals of different breeds, varieties, or populations in an effort to increase hybrid vigor

c)

Program that focuses on breeding plants for higher yield

d)

Program that involves cloning animals for genetic consistency

10.

Top Knot

a)

A type of hairstyle involving a bun on the top of the head

b)

Wool on the head which is cut in a certain style

c)

A traditional hat worn in some cultures

d)

A method of tying hair with a ribbon

11.

Sheen or soft glow

a)

Luster

b)

Gloss

c)

Shine

d)

Dullness

12.

Terminal

a)

Refers to an animal or operation which is being used or produced solely for the production of a resource, most often meat (muscle)

b)

A type of computer interface used for programming

c)

A stage in a project where all tasks are completed

d)

A medical term for a disease that cannot be cured

13.

Wool Blind

a)

A condition where sheep have excess wool growth around the eyes to the point where they can no longer see

b)

A type of wool that is particularly soft and fluffy

c)

A method of shearing sheep to prevent wool blindness

d)

A breed of sheep known for its long wool

14.

Dual-Purpose Breed

a)

Animal which provides at least two kinds of resources

b)

Animal that is primarily used for meat production

c)

Animal that is bred for aesthetic purposes

d)

Animal that is exclusively used for milk production

15.

Commercial Operation

a)

A type of agricultural operation focused on crop production

b)

A livestock operation whose primary income is from the sale of livestock and livestock products

c)

A business that sells agricultural equipment

d)

A service that provides veterinary care for animals

16.

When two copies of the same gene are passed through mating and can either be two dominant traits or two recessive traits

a)

Homozygous

b)

Heterozygous

c)

Dominant

d)

Recessive

17.

Animals' ability to efficiently perform the sustainable basic function and most commonly related to growth

a)

Efficiency

b)

Performance

c)

Sustainability

d)

Adaptation

18.

Conformation

a)

Physical formation especially pertaining to the shape and structure of an animal

b)

A type of animal behavior

c)

The process of animal reproduction

d)

A method of animal training

19.

Foot Rot

a)

Fungal infection affecting the skin

b)

Bacterial disease which affects the feet in hoofed animals

c)

Viral disease causing respiratory issues

d)

Parasitic infection leading to weight loss

20.

Ability to produce offspring in abundance

a)

Prolific

b)

Scarce

c)

Limited

d)

Rare