NEW
Font size
WorksheetsSheep Terminology
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Doing Ability
Measure of how the animal will perform and hold up in production
A method to assess the animal's physical appearance
An evaluation of the animal's breeding history
A test of the animal's endurance in extreme conditions
Gregarious
Living in isolation
Living in a flock or herd
Preferring solitude
Being territorial
Carcass Merit
Desirability of a carcass in relation to its muscle, fat, and bone
The weight of the carcass after processing
The age of the animal at slaughter
The color of the meat after cooking
Carcass Grading System
A USDA number system to measure the quality of a carcass
A method for cooking meat to enhance flavor
A system for tracking livestock health
A grading scale for meat pricing
Docked
Animal whose tail or a portion of the tail has been removed
Animal with a long tail
Animal that has no tail
Animal with a docked ear
Scurs
Complete loss of a horn
Partial regrowth of a removed horn
Formation of a new horn
Infection of the horn area
Hardiness
Ability of an animal to withstand adverse conditions.
A measure of an animal's strength and agility.
The ability of an animal to adapt to new environments.
A term used to describe an animal's reproductive success.
Direct ancestor of something
Progenitor
Descendant
Successor
Predecessor
Cross-Breeding Programs
Program which breeds two animals of the same breed to maintain purity
Program which breeds two animals of different breeds, varieties, or populations in an effort to increase hybrid vigor
Program that focuses on breeding plants for higher yield
Program that involves cloning animals for genetic consistency
Top Knot
A type of hairstyle involving a bun on the top of the head
Wool on the head which is cut in a certain style
A traditional hat worn in some cultures
A method of tying hair with a ribbon
Sheen or soft glow
Luster
Gloss
Shine
Dullness
Terminal
Refers to an animal or operation which is being used or produced solely for the production of a resource, most often meat (muscle)
A type of computer interface used for programming
A stage in a project where all tasks are completed
A medical term for a disease that cannot be cured
Wool Blind
A condition where sheep have excess wool growth around the eyes to the point where they can no longer see
A type of wool that is particularly soft and fluffy
A method of shearing sheep to prevent wool blindness
A breed of sheep known for its long wool
Dual-Purpose Breed
Animal which provides at least two kinds of resources
Animal that is primarily used for meat production
Animal that is bred for aesthetic purposes
Animal that is exclusively used for milk production
Commercial Operation
A type of agricultural operation focused on crop production
A livestock operation whose primary income is from the sale of livestock and livestock products
A business that sells agricultural equipment
A service that provides veterinary care for animals
When two copies of the same gene are passed through mating and can either be two dominant traits or two recessive traits
Homozygous
Heterozygous
Dominant
Recessive
Animals' ability to efficiently perform the sustainable basic function and most commonly related to growth
Efficiency
Performance
Sustainability
Adaptation
Conformation
Physical formation especially pertaining to the shape and structure of an animal
A type of animal behavior
The process of animal reproduction
A method of animal training
Foot Rot
Fungal infection affecting the skin
Bacterial disease which affects the feet in hoofed animals
Viral disease causing respiratory issues
Parasitic infection leading to weight loss
Ability to produce offspring in abundance
Prolific
Scarce
Limited
Rare
