Breeding Sheep Flashcards
1
Q
Biggest factors in selection of breeding sheep?
A
Structure, Rib shape
2
Q
Late maturing ewes and rams have what in their structure?
A
Extra length
3
Q
Later maturing sheep have more what?
A
Growth potential
4
Q
The sheep industry is highly what?
A
Segmented
5
Q
What are the segments in the sheep industry?
A
Purebred/Performance, Wether type
6
Q
What is the most common mating system in sheep?
A
Terminal cross
7
Q
EBV
A
Estimated Breeding Value
8
Q
What is a genetic nervous system defect in sheep?
A
Scrapie
9
Q
RR
A
Very Resistant
10
Q
A
Very Susceptible
11
Q
QR
A
Usually resistant
12
Q
Spider Syndrome
A
abnormal transformation of cartilage to bone
13
Q
What type of gene is Spider Syndrome usually? Recessive or Dominant?
A
Recessive
14
Q
NN
A
Non-carrier
15
Q
NS
A
Carrier
