Breeding goals of Sheep and goats Flashcards
1
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Use of sheep
A
Wool, mutton, lamb, sheepskin, byproducts - tallow, candela’s and soap making, gelatine
2
Q
Carcass traits
A
carcass weight, quality, back fat, fat around kidneys, valuable shoulder ratio , wfine cuts should, rack, loin, leg
3
Q
Fine wool and fur traits
A
Grease (fleece weight), wool( clean fleece weight) wool thickness, S/P follicle ration, fitness Medualltion of the fibre Crimps Stable Curl Type Cashemere and angora goats - mohair and pashmina
4
Q
Milik production
A
yield, lactation performance sheep = 80-300(600_ goat 60 - 1200 lactation 150-200 d
daily yield etc
ease of milking
udder size and from
