DC4H Sheep Flashcards Deck 1
1
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1. The ideal final weight for a market sheep ready for the fair is 160-180 lbs. - SH 2
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FALSE
2
Q
- In market sheep you evaluate structural soundness from the ground up. - SH 2
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TRUE
3
Q
- Sheep get two permanent teeth a year until they are six years of age. - SH 2
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FALSE
4
Q
- A balling gun allows you to put the bolus down the sheep’s throat so it will not spit it out. - SH 3
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TRUE
5
Q
- When giving liquid dewormer to sheep push the syringe plunger in fast. - SH 3
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FALSE
6
Q
- Lambs that are cool and clean gain weight better and stay healthier. - SH 3
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TRUE
7
Q
- Each sheep in your care needs to be permanently identified. - SH 3
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TRUE
8
Q
- A teaser ram placed with ewes ten to fourteen days prior to placing the intact ram with the ewes, will shorten the breeding season. - SH 3
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TRUE
9
Q
- After lambing pull out the after birth if needed in sheep. - SH 3
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FALSE
10
Q
- Intramuscular injections should not be made if blood appears in the syringe. - SH 3
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TRUE
11
Q
- When giving subcutaneous shots, insert the needle parallel with the muscle. - SH 3
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TRUE
12
Q
- The sooner you start lambs on dry feed, the more rapidly their digestive systems develop. - SH 4
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TRUE
13
Q
- Over-fat sheep have a higher reproductive rate. - SH 4
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FALSE
14
Q
- The more water in sheep feed the more nutrients there are in a pound of feed. - SH 4
A
FALSE
15
Q
- Good quality roughage’s are those that are cut early. - SH 4
A
TRUE
16
Q
- You don’t need to consult your vet if you know what is wrong with your sheep and how to take care of it. -SH 5
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FALSE
17
Q
- When a new sheep first arrives, water them and then let them eat. - SH 5
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FALSE
18
Q
- Trim the feet of every new sheep as they are unloaded and look for foot rot. - SH 5
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TRUE
19
Q
- Foot rot is caused by two different bacteria that infect the foot, but it is not an infectious disease. - SH 5
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FALSE
20
Q
- Sore mouth in sheep can cause fever and boil-like lesions on human skin. - SH 5
A
TRUE
21
Q
- Pneumonia only affects young sheep. - SH 5
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FALSE
22
Q
- Prolapsed rectum must be surgically treated by your veterinarian. - SH 5
A
TRUE
23
Q
- Club lamb fungus first appears as 1 to 1-1/2 inch circular patches of crusted wool/hair which can be pulled off and leaves raw, wet skin. - SH 5
A
TRUE
24
Q
- Mutton is from a sheep over one year of age. - SH 6
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TRUE
25
Q
- Ninety-eight percent of all quality graded lamb carcasses are prime, choice, or good. - SH 6
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TRUE
26
Q
- Yield grade 5 represents the highest yield grade and yield grade 1 is the lowest yield grade in sheep. - SH 6
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FALSE
27
Q
- Lambs with the callipyge gene have less muscle and less fat, also have more tender meat. - SH 6
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FALSE
28
Q
- The callipyge gene is undesirable because tough meat is not wanted by the consumer. - SH 6
A
TRUE
29
Q
- Fat thickness at the twelfth rib is the one and only factor used to determine yield grade for sheep. - SH 6
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TRUE
30
Q
- Wool is less fine in diameter and less elastic than hair. - SH 7
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FALSE
31
Q
- Wool is nonflammable, strong, and easily dyed. - SH 7
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TRUE
32
Q
- Wet sheep should be sheared. - SH 7
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FALSE
33
Q
- It is recommended to wash the lambs BEFORE the show. - SH 8
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TRUE
34
Q
- When shearing a sheep the rump is leveled out by shortening the wool over the hips. - SH 8
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TRUE
35
Q
- Wool sheep are washed. - SH 8
A
FALSE
36
Q
- A large feeding before the show will keep the sheep active and alert. - SH 8
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FALSE
37
Q
- During a show keep your hands on the throat and dock of the sheep. - SH 8
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FALSE
38
Q
- Setting a sheep’s hind legs slightly wider than the front legs makes it look wider from behind. - SH 8
A
TRUE
39
Q
- Make contact with buyers before the sheep sale so they feel appreciated. - SH 8
A
TRUE
40
Q
- Sheep with young exhibit a maternal instinct, therefore they are usually easier to handle. - SH 9
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FALSE
41
Q
- Most sheep related accidents are the result of people using poor judgment. - SH 9
A
TRUE
42
Q
- Crossbred ewe sheep are often more hardy and will produce lambs more efficiently on less feed stuff than purebred ewes. - SH 10
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TRUE
43
Q
- In many animal science occupations the highest salaries go to those with the most education? - SH 12
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TRUE
44
Q
- You can use the extra dose the vet gave your neighbor on your sheep with the same symptoms. - SH 13
A
FALSE
45
Q
- Everyone in the livestock industry is obligated to do their part to provide a safe, wholesome product to the consumer. - SH 13
A
TRUE
46
Q
- Production costs are nearly the same if a ewe sheep produces no offspring or one, two, or three lambs per year. - SH 11
A
TRUE
47
Q
- The medium wool sheep breeds and meat breeds tend to have shorter gestation periods than fine wool breeds. - SH 11
A
TRUE
48
Q
- All breeds of sheep come into heat at the same time of year. - SH 11
A
FALSE
49
Q
- True or False: You should provide fresh water to your sheep once a week. - SH 5
A
FALSE
50
Q
- True or False: A sheep’s normal body temperature is around 102.3. - SH 5
A
TRUE
51
Q
- True or False: Sheep cannot get sick from contaminated food. - SH 5
A
FALSE
52
Q
- True or False: It is not important to isolate a sick animal immediately. - SH 5
A
FALSE
53
Q
- True or False: Enterotoxemia is better known as “over-eating” disease. - SH 5
A
TRUE
54
Q
- True or False: There is no way to prevent Enterotoxemia. - SH 5
A
FALSE
55
Q
- True or False: There are no effective treatments for external parasites. - SH 5
A
FALSE
56
Q
- True or False: Foot rot is fatal to your herd. - SH 5
A
FALSE
57
Q
- True or False: A noticeable sign of parasites may be poor weight gain. - SH 5
A
TRUE
58
Q
- True or False: Coccidiosis causes dark, watery diarrhea in lambs. - SH 5
A
TRUE
59
Q
- True or False: Pregnancy Toxemia is when the ewe lacks energy for both she and the lamb often resulting in death. - SH 5
A
TRUE
60
Q
- True or False: A common name for pregnancy toxemia is ketosis. - SH 5
A
TRUE
61
Q
- True or False: OPP or Ovine Progressive Pneumonia is a virus often times confused with mastitis. - SH 5
A
TRUE
62
Q
- True or False: When a ewe gets mastitis the milk may be watery with clumps, yellowish, or brown. - SH 5
A
TRUE
63
Q
- True or False: Pneumonia only affects young lambs. - SH 5
A
FALSE
64
Q
- True or False: Applying iodine to the navel for two to three days following birth will help decrease the possible infection of the navel stump. - SH 5
A
TRUE
65
Q
- True or False: It is not necessary to treat the navel stump after birth to prevent disease. - SH 5
A
FALSE
66
Q
- True or False: Sore mouth only infects young nursing lambs. - SH 5
A
FALSE
67
Q
- True or False: There is no good treatment for sore mouth once it is contracted. - SH 5
A
TRUE
68
Q
- True or False: Humans can develop blisters from the sore mouth virus. - SH 5
A
TRUE
69
Q
- True or False: White muscle disease results from inadequate selenium and vitamin E in the diet. - SH 5
A
TRUE
70
Q
- True or False: When tetanus is present you should vaccinate all lambs with tetanus antitoxin before castration. - SH 5
A
TRUE
71
Q
- True or False: There is no vaccination for tetanus. - SH 5
A
FALSE
72
Q
- True or False: Wethers and rams are more likely to suffer from urinary calculi than ewes. - SH 5
A
TRUE
73
Q
- True or False: For lambs on a high grain diet, ammonia chloride can be added to its feed to prevent urinary stones. - SH 5
A
TRUE
74
Q
- True or False: Ringworm is an internal parasite. - SH 5
A
FALSE
75
Q
- True or False: Club lamb fungus is not contagious and will not spread to other animals in your herd. - SH 5
A
FALSE
76
Q
- True or False: Club lamb fungus is also known as ringworm. - SH 5
A
TRUE
77
Q
- True or False: Humans can get ringworm from animals. - SH 5
A
TRUE
78
Q
- True or False: Club lamb fungus is easily spread through feeding and grooming equipment. - SH 5
A
TRUE
79
Q
- True or False: You must burn all items that come in contact with ringworm to destroy it. - SH 5
A
FALSE
80
Q
- True or False: Humans can contract club lamb fungus through touching infected surfaces. - SH 5
A
TRUE
81
Q
- True or False: You may be able to fix a prolapsed rectum without aid from your veterinarian. - SH 5
A
FALSE
82
Q
- True or False: Abortions are not contagious so there is no need to separate ewes that have aborted. - SH 5
A
FALSE
83
Q
- True or False: People are not infected with any illnesses from sheep or other animals. - SH 5
A
FALSE
84
Q
- True or False: You should bring a weak lamb into the house and hold it next to your skin for warmth. - SH 5
A
FALSE
85
Q
- True or False: A ewe may have a virus and may not show any symptoms. - SH 5
A
TRUE
86
Q
- True or False: You get two of every main cut of meat from one animal. - SH 7
A
TRUE
87
Q
- True or False: There are six main or “wholesale” cuts of meat. - SH 7
A
TRUE
88
Q
- True or False: Spareribs come from the rib/rack. - SH 7
A
FALSE
89
Q
- True or False: Neck slice is a retail cut. - SH 7
A
TRUE
90
Q
- True or False: Wool that has not been previously manufactured is spring wool. - SH 7
A
FALSE
91
Q
- True or False: Companies use lanolin from sheep wool to produce cosmetics and other ointments. - SH 7
A
TRUE
92
Q
- True or False: You should feed your sheep right before shearing to help them settle down. - SH 7
A
FALSE
93
Q
- True or False: If shearing several breeds at once, sheer all white faced sheep before starting on the black faced sheep and keep the wool separate. - SH 7
A
TRUE
94
Q
- True or False: You must sell the wool to a co-op under U.S. law. - SH 7
A
FALSE
95
Q
- True or False: Selling your wool to the shearer or buyer is not always the best option for getting the most money for your wool. - SH 7
A
TRUE
96
Q
- True or False: Carpet wool is the highest quality wool. - SH 7
A
FALSE
97
Q
- True or False: Apparel wools are very coarse until they have been processed. - SH 7
A
FALSE
98
Q
- True or False: Noils are the short fibers in wool used for making felt. - SH 7
A
TRUE
99
Q
- True or False: Clothing wool is the longest in each grade. - SH 7
A
FALSE
100
Q
- True or False: There is only one true way to grade wool. - SH 7
A
FALSE
101
Q
- True or False: Wool top is the combed fibers that are long enough to spin. - SH 7
A
TRUE
102
Q
- True or False: The fine diameter grades of wool shrink more than the lower grades. - SH 7
A
TRUE
103
Q
- True or False: Using paint for identification does not affect the wool. - SH 7
A
FALSE
104
Q
- True or False: The best packaging for wool is plastic feed bags. - SH 7
A
FALSE
105
Q
- True or False: Canary colored wool is bleached to come out white. - SH 7
A
FALSE
106
Q
- True or False: Tender wool is the most valuable. - SH 7
A
FALSE
107
Q
- True or False: When a sheep dies you may save the wool and it is still valuable. - SH 7
A
FALSE
108
Q
- True or False: Having tags in wool of manure, mud, or urine can ruin the fiber. - SH 7
A
TRUE
109
Q
- True or False: It is important to comb the wool before shearing as it is impossible after. - SH 7
A
FALSE
110
Q
- True or False: Multi-ply yarn is made when 4 or more yarns are twisted together. - SH 7
A
FALSE
111
Q
- True or False: You don’t want any crimps in the wool. - SH 7
A
FALSE
112
Q
- True or False: Black fleece is a rarity and considered valuable. - SH 7
A
FALSE
113
Q
- True or False: Uniformity is when the fleece is all the same in diameter. - SH 7
A
TRUE
114
Q
- True or False: A healthy strong sheep usually produces sound wool. - SH 7
A
TRUE
115
Q
- True or False: Most animal accidents are fatal for humans. - SH 9
A
FALSE
116
Q
- True or False: People may get injured from an animal because they are angry and distracted. - SH 9
A
TRUE
117
Q
- True or False: As long as you have the right equipment to keep an animal, you really don’t need to understand their behavior. - SH 9
A
FALSE
118
Q
- True or False: Beef and swine have good depth perception. - SH 9
A
FALSE
119
Q
- True or False: Sheep have good depth perception. - SH 9
A
TRUE
120
Q
- True or False: Sheep have color blindness, but good depth perception. - SH 9
A
TRUE
121
Q
- True or False: An example of a homeland instinct in a sheep pen are well worn paths between feed troughs and barns. - SH 9
A
TRUE
122
Q
- True or False: Your tame lamb may run from your friend if the lamb does not know them. - SH 9
A
TRUE
123
Q
- True or False: When frightened you sheep may crash into walls because of their colorblindness and poor depth perception. - SH 9
A
TRUE
124
Q
- True or False: It is best to slap your lamb with a stick when it misbehaves until it learns acceptable behavior. -SH 9
A
FALSE
125
Q
- True or False: If an animal refuses to enter an area the first time the next time it will go in with no problems. -SH 9
A
FALSE
126
Q
- True or False: Humans can contract diseases by handling infected animals. - SH 9
A
TRUE
127
Q
- True or False: The environment does not affect the safety of an animal. - SH 9
A
FALSE
128
Q
- True or False: Allowing easy access for routine chores can help prevent accidents. - SH 9
A
TRUE
129
Q
- True or False: Strong-arm attitude is very important when working with animals. - SH 9
A
FALSE
130
Q
- True or False: Common sense is a key ingredient to having success when handling animals. - SH 9
A
TRUE
131
Q
- True or False: Quality grades are used to predict tenderness, juiciness, and flavor. - SH 6
A
TRUE
132
Q
- True or False: The lamb should be under twelve months of age at harvesting or it is called mutton. - SH 6
A
TRUE
133
Q
- True or False: The lamb should have a thick layer of external fat to keep it from shrinking and drying out in the cooler. - SH 6
A
FALSE
134
Q
- True or False: The quality grade and yield grade are the same thing. - SH 6
A
FALSE
135
Q
- True or False: The amount of external fat plays the primary role in determining the yield grade. - SH 6
A
TRUE
136
Q
- True or False: Dressing percent refers to the relationship between carcass weight and live animal weight. -SH 6
A
TRUE
137
Q
- True or False: A lot of mud and manure have no influence on the dressing percent because it is on the outside of the animal. - SH 6
A
FALSE
138
Q
- True or False: A shorn lamb will have a higher dressing percentage. - SH 6
A
TRUE
139
Q
- True or False: The finish of the animal refers to the thickness and distribution of external fat. - SH 6
A
TRUE
140
Q
- True or False: In lamb production you should aim for 90 pounds of live weight in 120 days. - SH 6
A
TRUE
141
Q
- True or False: Today sheep producers are trying for the “double muscling” in lamb production. - SH 6
A
FALSE
142
Q
- True or False: The Callipyge gene is a desirable trait because the meat has so much muscle. - SH 6
A
FALSE
143
Q
- True or False: Wyoming is the number one state for lamb production. - SH 6
A
FALSE
144
Q
- True or False: New York and California are the top states for lamb consumption in the U.S. - SH 6
A
TRUE
145
Q
- True or False: The top sheep producing country is the U.S. - SH 6
A
FALSE
146
Q
- True or False: Mutton comes from any sheep over one year of age. - SH 6
A
TRUE
147
Q
- True or False: As a 4-H member, your main goal should be to win grand champion. - SH 13
A
FALSE
148
Q
- True or False: Regardless of being on the farm or in the show ring, you are responsible for the well-being of the animals. - SH 13
A
TRUE
149
Q
- True or False: In 4-H, there is no need to participate in club meetings as long as the project gets complete. -SH 13
A
FALSE
150
Q
- True or False: Your animal’s well-being is only important at the fair. - SH 13
A
FALSE
151
Q
- True or False: You cannot really do anything for your animal until you bring it home. - SH 13
A
FALSE
152
Q
- True or False: You should prepare your animals feeding area with ample bedding so they can rest between feeding. - SH 13
A
FALSE
153
Q
- True or False: You animal may need special care if it is in gestation, in lactation, or at stud. - SH 13
A
TRUE
154
Q
- True or False: Give injections only if it is necessary because it can damage valuable meats. - SH 13
A
TRUE
155
Q
- True or False: A medication can be used on any species as long as it is for animal use. - SH 13
A
FALSE
156
Q
- True or False: Extra-label drug use is illegal. - SH 13
A
TRUE
157
Q
- True or False: Tattooing is not recommended for identification because it can fade over time. - SH 13
A
FALSE
158
Q
- True or False: It is important to handle your animal often so you recognize behavior changes like if it becomes ill. - SH 13
A
TRUE
159
Q
- True or False: Continually watch your animal for signs of stress, pain, or illness. - SH 13
A
TRUE
160
Q
- True or False: Getting the top dollar for your animal at the livestock sale is most important. - SH 13
A
FALSE
161
Q
- True or False: When loading animals and transporting, safety for yourself and the animal should be you main concern. - SH 13
A
TRUE
162
Q
- True or False: Everyone involved in the livestock industry is obligated to do their part to provide a safe, wholesome product to the consumer. - SH 13
A
TRUE
163
Q
- True or False: An important fact in quality assurance is having an appropriate environmental design. - SH 13
A
TRUE
164
Q
- True or False: The only factor to good quality assurance is having good nutrition. - SH 13
A
FALSE
165
Q
- True or False: Rx medications can be sold through local retailers. - SH 13
A
FALSE
166
Q
- True or False: Antibiotics for humans may be used on an animal as long as the indication is the same. - SH 13
A
FALSE
167
Q
- True or False: Pharmacists may prescribe medications for animals just as vets may prescribe medications for humans. - SH 13
A
FALSE
168
Q
- True or False: The label will tell you if a medication is light sensitive. - SH 13
A
TRUE
169
Q
- True or False: All medications should be stored in a dark cabinet. - SH 13
A
FALSE
170
Q
- True or False: It is ok to use a medication past the expiration date as long as it has been stored correctly. -SH 13
A
FALSE
171
Q
- True or False: You are responsible for everything your animal consumes even if it is an accident. - SH 13
A
TRUE
172
Q
- True or False: If a medication is about to expire, you may freeze it to keep it longer. - SH 13
A
FALSE
173
Q
- True or False: Any medication will work for any species as long as it is for animals. - SH 13
A
FALSE
174
Q
- True or False: All medications should be injected for the best results. - SH 13
A
FALSE
175
Q
- True or False: All injectable medications should all be given in the muscle. - SH 13
A
FALSE
176
Q
- True or False: It is always best to give a subcutaneous injection if possible so you don’t damage any valuable meat. - SH 13
A
TRUE
177
Q
- True or False: It is best to give a subcutaneous injection behind the sheep’s ear if all possible. - SH 13
A
TRUE
178
Q
- True or False: Having good citizenship is being committed to the welfare of your community, state, or country. - SH 13
A
TRUE
179
Q
- True or False: A 4-H member should go along with others at all times to avoid conflict. - SH 13
A
FALSE
180
Q
- What does soundness in a lamb mean? - SH 2
A
There are no weak spots in the wool, The animal is free from disease and lacks structural defects that affect its usefulness
181
Q
- What is another name for the back of a sheep? - SH 2
A
Rack
182
Q
- The average market lamb on good feed will gain about per day. - SH 2
A
.5-.75 lbs.
183
Q
- High priced cuts come from which part of a market lamb? - SH 2
A
Top, Hind saddle, Leg
184
Q
- Which is NOT a place you evaluate the finish on a sheep? - SH 2
A
Neck
185
Q
- The condition of a sheep refers to . - SH 2
A
Amount of fat
186
Q
- Which is an advantage of having a sheep project? - SH 1
A
Understanding the needs and welfare of sheep, Small initial investment, Small space requirement
187
Q
- After you have chosen to take a sheep project, which is NOT important that you know? - SH 1
A
How much it is worth
188
Q
- What is the usual gestation length of sheep? - SH 1
A
143-152 days
189
Q
- is the meat from sheep older than twelve months of age. - SH 1
A
Mutton
190
Q
- Adult bred ewes require how much loose square feet of barn space? - SH 3
A
12-Oct
191
Q
- Which sheep bedding should be avoided because the sheep tend to eat it. - SH 3
A
Straw
192
Q
- Stay on the side of the lamb, when leading near the . - SH 3
A
Left, Shoulder
193
Q
- How should a well trimmed foot of a sheep look? - SH 3
A
Flat, Short
194
Q
- When should breeding rams be shorn? - SH 3
A
Before breeding season
195
Q
- Yearling weight of sheep should be taken at what age? - SH 3
A
335-395 days
196
Q
- Wool measurements on sheep should be measured at what age of the sheep? - SH 3
A
1 year
197
Q
- Which is NOT a sheep fleece quantity and quality measurement? - SH 3
A
Kemp weight
198
Q
- What is the normal temperature range for a mature sheep? - SH 3
A
101.4-104.9 degrees Fahrenheit
199
Q
- When should ewe sheep be flushed? - SH 3
A
Two weeks before breeding
200
Q
- A ram lamb can breed how many ewes in a pasture breeding program? - SH 3
A
25
201
Q
- A mature ram can breed how many ewes in a pasture breeding program? - SH 3
A
40-60
202
Q
- What is the normal birth position for lambs? - SH 3
A
Front feet first with head lying on top
203
Q
- What is the first thing to do once the lamb is born? - SH 3
A
Clear mouth and nasal of any fluids
204
Q
- How long should a ewe and her lambs be placed in a lambing pen? - SH 3
A
1-3 days
205
Q
- A lamb should nurse within how long after birth? - SH 3
A
1 hour
206
Q
- What is the maximum amount given in one intramuscular injection site in sheep? - SH 3
A
10cc
207
Q
- How old should lambs be when they are docked and/or castrated? - SH 3
A
4-14 days
208
Q
- When using a elastrator to castrate a lamb, how many days till the scrotum and band should fall off? - SH 3
A
7-14 days
209
Q
- When using any method of docking a lamb how far should it be from its body? - SH 3
A
3/4 - 1 inch
210
Q
- When should lambs be weaned? - SH 3
A
60 days or 45 lbs.
211
Q
- Feed starts being digested where in a sheep? - SH 4
A
Mouth
212
Q
- Which compartment of a sheep’s stomach grinds the feed and squeezes the water out of it? - SH 4
A
Momasum
213
Q
- Which compartment of a sheep’s stomach is the “true stomach” and has digestive juices that further break down feed into usable nutrients? - SH 4
A
Abomasum
214
Q
- Which part of a sheep’s digestive tract is where most nutrients are absorbed? - SH 4
A
Small intestines
215
Q
- How much of a sheep’s body weight is water? - SH 4
A
3-Feb
216
Q
- What are the building blocks of a sheep’s body, they are made of amino acids that build muscle, blood, internal organs, skin and parts of the skeletal and nervous system? - SH 4
A
Proteins
217
Q
- What supplies energy to sheep and examples are sugar, starch, and fiber? - SH 4
A
Carbohydrates & fats
218
Q
- Which is needed in small amounts and is used to build bones and teeth in sheep? - SH 4
A
Minerals
219
Q
- Which is needed in small amounts and all but three are produced in the sheep rumen? - SH 4
A
Vitamins
220
Q
- Which vitamin is important for the prevention of white muscle disease in sheep? - SH 4
A
Vitamin E
221
Q
- When should lambs be started on creep feed rations? - SH 4
A
5-12 days
222
Q
- If adjustments or changes in feed are needed, over how long of a period should the change take place? - SH 4
A
2-4 days
223
Q
- A lamb creep ration should contain how much protein? - SH 4
A
18-21 percent
224
Q
- How much protein should be in a “growing” ration for lambs? - SH 4
A
14-16 percent
225
Q
- During the last six weeks, the lambs gain about how much of their birth weight? - SH 4
A
4-Mar
226
Q
- A young lamb will eat up to what amount of its body weight in dry matter? - SH 4
A
6 percent
227
Q
- A mature sheep will eat up to what amount of its body weight in dry matter. - SH 4
A
3 percent
228
Q
- What is another name for wet basis sheep feed? - SH 4
A
As-fed, Sample basis, Fresh basis, As is
229
Q
- How are the ingredients on a sheep feed label listed? - SH 4
A
Highest concentration to lowest
230
Q
- What is a healthy temperature for sheep? - SH 5
A
102.3 degrees Fahrenheit
231
Q
- How long should you wait before putting a new sheep with your flock? - SH 5
A
30 days
232
Q
- Which is NOT a symptom of internal parasites in sheep? - SH 5
A
Redness around eyes and gums
233
Q
- Which sheep is/are most often affected by urinary calculi? - SH 5
A
Ram, Wethers
234
Q
- What is NOT a common external parasite on sheep? - SH 5
A
Bots
235
Q
- What disease is commonly known as “overeating” disease? - SH 5
A
Enterotoxemia
236
Q
- Most abortions occur in what period of pregnancy? - SH 5
A
Last one-half or one-third
237
Q
- Which is NOT a palatability characteristic of sheep meat? - SH 6
A
Marbling
238
Q
- Conformation is most noticeable in which area of a sheep? - SH 6
A
Leg, Loin, Shoulder
239
Q
- A lamb must be younger than of age or it is classified a mutton. - SH 6
A
12 months
240
Q
- Amount of fat on a sheep is measured at which rib? - SH 6
A
12th
241
Q
- What is the average dressing percent for lambs? - SH 6
A
52 percent
242
Q
- What is the normal range of the size of the loin eye in sheep in square inches? - SH 6
A
3-Feb
243
Q
- What is the ideal weight of a live lamb? - SH 6
A
115-140 lbs.
244
Q
- What is the ideal carcass weight of a sheep? - SH 6
A
55-75 lbs.
245
Q
- What is the average yield grade on a sheep carcass? - SH 6
A
3-Feb
246
Q
- Which state in the U.S. is first in sheep production? - SH 6
A
Texas
247
Q
- Which is not a sheep by-product? - SH 7
A
Magnets
248
Q
- Which is not a sheep by-product? - SH 7
A
Formica counter tops
249
Q
- is wool from the hindquarters of the sheep, usually the coarsest on the body. - SH 7
A
Britch
250
Q
- is the closeness of the fibers per unit area of skin on a sheep. - SH 7
A
Density
251
Q
- is abnormal, coarse, hairy fibers in some sheep’s fleece. - SH 7
A
Kemp
252
Q
- is the process of removing the grease, dirt, etc., from the sheep’s wool. - SH 7
A
Scouring
253
Q
- Do not feed or water sheep how long before shearing? - SH 7
A
12-24 hours
254
Q
- Which is an option for selling sheep wool? - SH 7
A
Sell directly to shearer or buyer, Sell at a wool pool, Sell at a co-op
255
Q
- are the longest sheep wools within each grade and are highest priced and best. -SH 7
A
Combing or staple wool
256
Q
- is the shortest in each grade of wool for sheep. - SH 7
A
Clothing wool
257
Q
- Which is NOT a reason to reject wool? - SH 7
A
Length
258
Q
- sheep wool disentangles and separates the wool fibers. - SH 7
A
Carding
259
Q
- At least how long before a show should your lamb be taken on daily walks. - SH 8
A
1 month
260
Q
- How do you get a sheep to move? - SH 8
A
Pull up on the dock, Apply pressure behind the ears
261
Q
- It is recommended to trim a sheep’s feet at least how long before the show if needed? - SH 8
A
2 weeks
262
Q
- Wool sheep should be shorn before a show. - SH 8
A
3-5 weeks
263
Q
- After the sale for sheep what should you do? - SH 8
A
Thank buyers
264
Q
- Which is a reason people are injured when working with sheep? - SH 9
A
Haste, Impatience, Anger, Preoccupation
265
Q
- When handling sheep, if possible, where should the young in relationship to the adults be? - SH 9
A
Close to adults
266
Q
- Sheep are extremely sensitive to and are easily frightened and spooked. - SH 9
A
Noise
267
Q
- Which term indicates an illness that can be transmitted between humans and sheep? - SH 9
A
Zoonotic
268
Q
- Which is NOT a zoonotic disease found in sheep? - SH 9
A
Coccidiosis
269
Q
- Which is a way to reduce exposure to zoonotic diseases in sheep? - SH 9
A
Prompt treatment, Proper cleaning, Proper protective equipment
270
Q
- Which is NOT a way to help reduce risk at sheep facilities? - SH 9
A
Smooth walkways
271
Q
- The goal of the entire sheep industry is to provide . - SH 10
A
Wholesome food, Quality fiber
272
Q
- Which is a trait of sheep that commercial producers emphasize and is very important? - SH 10
A
Reproduction, Growth rate
273
Q
- Lamb feeders like to purchase lambs with which characteristic(s)? - SH 10
A
Frame size, Growth rate
274
Q
- Farm flock operations usually have about how many sheep? - SH 10
A
30-200
275
Q
- Range sheep operations usually have about how many sheep? - SH 10
A
1000-5000
276
Q
- Which sheep breed was developed in the United States from a Lincoln ram and Rambouillet ewe cross and is large, white faced, polled and has wool on the legs? - SH 10
A
Columbia
277
Q
- Which sheep breed was developed in Spain, is the basis for all wool breeds and has a white face with wool on its head and legs? - SH 10
A
Merino
278
Q
- Which sheep breed was developed in France, will breed out of season and has wool that is fine in fiber diameter, is large, white face, and polled or horned? - SH 10
A
Rambouillet
279
Q
- Which sheep breed is polled with a lean black head and legs, is known for its meatiness, high carcass quality, and rapidly growing lambs? - SH 10
A
Suffolk
280
Q
- From who can you seek advice about careers in animal science? - SH 12
A
Parents, High school guidance counselors, Teachers, Extension agents
281
Q
- Which group of animal science careers is for someone who enjoys working with animals and being directly involved, and likes to be outdoors? - SH 12
A
Production management
282
Q
- Reporters, management personnel, and commission agents are in what group of animal science careers? -SH 12
A
Agribusiness
283
Q
- To be prepared for higher education in animal science which high school courses should be taken? - SH 12
A
English, Math, Science
284
Q
- What is a privilege of working with sheep? - SH 13
A
To be recognized, To know about your project, To receive information to raise project, To be given a variety of experiences
285
Q
- Which is NOT a responsibility of raising sheep? - SH 13
A
Go to every show in your area
286
Q
- What is the first thing to think about for your sheep’s well-being before you get it? - SH 13
A
Are facilities big enough
287
Q
- Once your sheep arrives what is an important first step for the animals’ well-being? - SH 13
A
Feed balanced ration
288
Q
- Be sure your sheep is receiving the nutrition it needs based on all these EXCEPT: - SH 13
A
Breed
289
Q
- In sheep it is recommended to give all injections in what part of the body to avoid damage to high priced meat cuts? - SH 13
A
Neck
290
Q
- A sheep care plan includes all the following EXCEPT? - SH 13
A
Brushing
291
Q
- What is the most common, permanent identification used for individual sheep? - SH 13
A
Ear tag & Tattoo
292
Q
- If possible, how often should you spend time with your sheep, other than feeding, to train and get use to it? -SH 13
A
Every day
293
Q
- What are the two P’s of sheep training and care? - SH 13
A
Patience & Practice
294
Q
- Which is NOT a good way to care for sheep? - SH 13
A
Let roam anywhere
295
Q
- in raising sheep involves providing for the animals’ needs to produce a healthy animal and a wholesome product. - SH 13
A
Quality assurance
296
Q
- Which is NOT an injectable route of administering a drug to sheep? - SH 13
A
Drenching tube
297
Q
- Which injection in sheep is given under the skin? - SH 13
A
Subcutaneous
298
Q
- Which is NOT a pillar of character in the sheep industry? - SH 13
A
Humor
299
Q
- Which is defined as the period of time from the end of one heat period to the start of the next in sheep? -SH 11
A
Estrous cycle
300
Q
- How long is the average gestation in sheep? - SH 11
A
148 days
301
Q
- In sheep which is defined as the release of a mature egg from the follicle of an ovary? - SH 11
A
Ovulation
302
Q
- Which reproductive organ of a male sheep is the sex gland where sperm originate? - SH 11
A
Testes
303
Q
- Which reproductive organ of a male sheep is the duct that collects and stores sperm while they undergo a maturation? - SH 11
A
Epididymus
304
Q
- Which reproductive organ of a male sheep is an external pouch of skin that encloses the testicles and aids in regulating their temperature? - SH 11
A
Scrotum
305
Q
- Which reproductive organ of a female sheep is the organ that contains and nourishes the embryo throughout gestation until the fetus is born? - SH 11
A
Uterus
306
Q
- Which reproductive organ of a female sheep is where semen is deposited during mating? - SH 11
A
Vagina
307
Q
- Which reproductive organ of a female sheep is the gland where eggs originate and is the site of production of the hormones estrogen and progesterone? - SH 11
A
Ovaries
308
Q
- Ewe and ram sheep normally reach puberty at what age? - SH 11
A
5-8 months
309
Q
- In sheep how long is the time between estrus or heat periods? - SH 11
A
14-19 days
310
Q
- In sheep how long is the length of estrus or heat period? - SH 11
A
20-42 hours
311
Q
- In sheep where does fertilization occur? - SH 11
A
Oviduct
312
Q
- Which reproductive hormone in the ewe sheep is the hormone that maintains pregnancy? - SH 11
A
Progesterone
313
Q
- The is the way genes are expressed or physical appearance of sheep. - SH 11
A
Phenotype
314
Q
- Sheep have how many pairs of chromosomes? - SH 11
A
27
315
Q
- Which is NOT a highly heritable sheep trait? - SH 11
A
Birth weight
316
Q
- A gene pair in sheep with different genes for the same trait is called what? - SH 11
A
Heterozygous
317
Q
- A gene pair in sheep where both genes are identical is called what? - SH 11
A
Homozygous
318
Q
- Selecting sheep replacements, chosen on the average performance of the whole family, is what type of selection for single traits? - SH 11
A
Family selection
319
Q
- Which type of straight breeding in sheep is the continuous use of unrelated rams? - SH 11
A
Outbreeding
320
Q
- Which is NOT a type of crossbreeding system used in sheep production. - SH 11
A
Line breeding
321
Q
- What inherited defect in sheep is when one or both testes of the ram may be retained in the abdomen? - SH 11
A
Cryptorchidism
322
Q
- Which is an inherited defect in sheep that is a recessive trait that results in lambs with deformed legs and spine? - SH 11
A
Spider lamb syndrome
323
Q
- What inherited defect in sheep is a serious defect that results in abnormally short legs, decreased fertility, and a short life span? - SH 11
A
Dwarfism
324
Q
- What inherited defect in sheep is when the lower eyelid rolls in and causes eye irritation? - SH 11
A
Entropion
325
Q
- What type of goat is the best choice for a pack goat? - SH 9
A
Wether dairy goat
326
Q
- If you notice a sheep showing signs of illness, the first thing you should is . - SH 5
A
Remove it from the herd into isolation
327
Q
- You should haul your new sheep home in a . - SH 5
A
A draft free vehicle
328
Q
- You should fill your sheep’s water . - SH 5
A
Daily
329
Q
- “Over-eating” disease is also known as . - SH 5
A
Enterotoxemia
330
Q
- Enterotoxemia is caused by . - SH 5
A
Sudden change in diet
331
Q
- Lice, ticks, and mange are considered . - SH 5
A
External parasites
332
Q
- When two different highly infectious bacteria infect the foot it’s called . - SH 5
A
Foot rot
333
Q
- A sign of foot rot may be . - SH 5
A
Bad odor between the toes, Limping, Swelling
334
Q
- Stomach and intestinal worms are known as . - SH 5
A
Internal parasites
335
Q
- Treating your animal for internal parasites is done by giving . - SH 5
A
Dewormer
336
Q
- is a parasite that causes watery, dark diarrhea in lambs. - SH 5
A
Coccidiosis
337
Q
- Coccidiostats added to the feed help control the parasites that cause . - SH 5
A
Coccidiosis
338
Q
- Pregnancy toxemia is commonly known as . - SH 5
A
Lambing sickness
339
Q
- Failure to provide enough feed to meet the nutritional needs of a pregnant ewe may result in death due to . - SH 5
A
Pregnancy toxemia
340
Q
- An inflammation of the udder or mammary gland is called . - SH 5
A
Mastitis
341
Q
- When the udder becomes hard, painful, reddened and swollen it is likely the ewe has . - SH 5
A
Mastitis
342
Q
- Factors that may cause pneumonia could be: - SH 5
A
Cold stress, High humidity, Poor ventilation
343
Q
- Infection of the navel cord stump is called . - SH 5
A
Navel ill
344
Q
- A virus recognized by small red spots at the corners of the lips is called . - SH 5
A
Sore mouth
345
Q
- Lack of vitamin E and selenium result in the disease . - SH 5
A
Stiff lamb
346
Q
- Stiff lamb disease is another name for the disease . - SH 5
A
White muscle
347
Q
- Club lamb fungus is a fungal infection also known as . - SH 5
A
Ringworm
348
Q
- If you notice circular patches of crusted wool or hair, which when pulled, leaves a wet raw skin surface, then your animal may have . - SH 5
A
Ringworm
349
Q
- When a lamb is born dead, this is referred to as . - SH 5
A
Abortion
350
Q
- If abortion occurs, it is best to have the dead lamb . - SH 5
A
Evaluated by a veterinarian to determine the cause
351
Q
- Before administering medications of any kind it is best to check for a . - SH 5
A
Withdrawal time before harvest
352
Q
- When maintaining medication records in a book, you should record the . - SH 5
A
Animals treated, Date, Drug administered
353
Q
- The best place to give an an IM or SC injection to a lamb is . - SH 5
A
In its neck
354
Q
- Crown roast comes from the . - SH 7
A
Rack
355
Q
- A blade chop comes from the . - SH 7
A
Shoulder
356
Q
- Riblets are a cut from the . - SH 7
A
Breasts and Foreshanks
357
Q
- The American-style roast comes from the . - SH 7
A
Leg
358
Q
- A pre-sliced shoulder is best cooked by or braised. - SH 7
A
Roasting
359
Q
- A hind shank should be braised or . - SH 7
A
Cooked in liquid
360
Q
- The arm chop is a cut. - SH 7
A
Shoulder
361
Q
- One of two products sheep produce is . - SH 7
A
Wool
362
Q
- Sheep wool contains a “grease” called used in cosmetics. - SH 7
A
Lanolin
363
Q
- Once the wool is removed from the sheep it must first be . - SH 7
A
Skirted
364
Q
- When an individual fleece is evaluated and separated using grading criteria it is called . - SH 7
A
Sorting
365
Q
- A major class of wool is . - SH 7
A
Apparel
366
Q
- Ninety percent of raw wool and most common in the United States is wool. - SH 7
A
Apparel
367
Q
- Apparel wool is used to make . - SH 7
A
Blankets, Clothing, Upholstery
368
Q
- The finest class of wool and most common is wool. - SH 7
A
Apparel
369
Q
- The wool most commonly used for making fabric is wool. - SH 7
A
Combing
370
Q
- Staple wool are usually the priced wool. - SH 7
A
High
371
Q
- Wool grading is based on the of the fiber. - SH 7
A
Diameter and Fineness
372
Q
- The American or Blood System divides all wool from . - SH 7
A
Finest to coarsest
373
Q
- The system that microscopically measures the diameter of the wool fibers in microns is the .-SH 7
A
Objective Measurement System
374
Q
- Shrink is determined by the amount of . - SH 7
A
Dirt, Moisture, Yolk
375
Q
- A common contaminant of wool is . - SH 7
A
Burrs, Hay, Seeds
376
Q
- Possible wool stains could come from . - SH 7
A
Medication, Paint, Urine
377
Q
- Wool may be rejected because it is too . - SH 7
A
Burry
378
Q
- A felted condition where the wool interlocks because of the lack of yolk the wool becomes . - SH 7
A
Cotted
379
Q
- Disentangling and separating the wool is called . - SH 7
A
Carding
380
Q
- Reducing the wool top is called . - SH 7
A
Roving
381
Q
- The interlacing of two sets of yarn is . - SH 7
A
Weaving
382
Q
- The entire fiber should be the entire length to improve overall appearance and spinning quality of fleece. - SH 7
A
Crimped
383
Q
- The color of wool should be . - SH 7
A
Cream to white
384
Q
- Most animal accidents happen from lack of . - SH 9
A
Safety awareness
385
Q
- Animal handling is often learned from . - SH 9
A
Watching others
386
Q
- An animal with color blindness is a . - SH 9
A
Beef, Dairy Cattle, Swine
387
Q
- The reason cattle may spook at shadows is due to their . - SH 9
A
Color blindness
388
Q
- Sheep are very in their pens, barns, and pastures. - SH 9
A
Territorial
389
Q
- Forcibly removing an animal from their homeland area can cause animals to . - SH 9
A
React unexpected
390
Q
- A problem can occur or cause the animal to act strangely when . - SH 9
A
Herds are separated, Moving animals to new area, Taking them away from feed
391
Q
- The best way to move your market lamb is by . - SH 9
A
Halter & Lead
392
Q
- The danger of standing too close to an animal that turns suddenly is you could be . - SH 9
A
Knocked down
393
Q
- The word “balk” refers to an animal that is being . - SH 9
A
Stubborn
394
Q
- The best way to avoid problems when moving an animal is to before you begin. - SH 9
A
Plan
395
Q
- Animals experience . - SH 9
A
Fear, Hunger, Strong maternal instinct
396
Q
- You can get infected with a zoonotic disease by . - SH 9
A
Being bitten, Disposing infected tissues, Handling infected animals
397
Q
- Other common problems to avoid would be . - SH 9
A
Improper lifting of young
398
Q
- The age of the animal is the . - SH 6
A
Maturity
399
Q
- A lamb should be under months or it is classified as mutton. - SH 6
A
12
400
Q
- The firmness of lean and fat is measured at the and is an indicator of carcass fatness. - SH 6
A
Flank
401
Q
- The amount of plays the primary role in determining yield grade. - SH 6
A
External fat
402
Q
- The amount of fat is measured at the rib above the loin eye muscle. - SH 6
A
12th
403
Q
- As the amount of increases, the yield grade decreases. - SH 6
A
External fat
404
Q
- The degree of finish can be determined by observing the fat thickness directly over the top of the . - SH 6
A
Loin eye
405
Q
- The can be used as an indicator of muscling. - SH 6
A
Loin eye area
406
Q
- A goal for lamb production is to have pounds of live weight in 120 days or less. - SH 6
A
90
407
Q
- Lamb production should have a goal of quality grade or better. - SH 6
A
Choice
408
Q
- The gene that causes double muscling in sheep is called the gene. - SH 6
A
Callipye gene
409
Q
- The largest cut of meat on the lamb is the . - SH 6
A
Leg
410
Q
- The has the most carcass value. - SH 6
A
Hindsaddle
411
Q
- The ideal weight of a lamb for dressing is pounds. - SH 6
A
115-140
412
Q
- A modified hot house lamb up to 70 pounds, with normal slaughtering is a lamb. - SH 6
A
Easter lamb
413
Q
- Your main duty as a 4-H member is to . - SH 13
A
Learn to properly care for your animal
414
Q
- A privilege of being in 4-H is . - SH 13
A
To ask questions and share concerns, To be given a variety of experiences relating to your project, To know as much about your project as possible
415
Q
- A reward of participating in the 4-H program is . - SH 13
A
To enjoy satisfaction from a job well done, To feel good about producing a quality project, To make friends
416
Q
- Some planning you can do before bringing home your animal project is - SH 13
A
Inspecting the pen for safety, Planning for space to house your animal, Think about bedding
417
Q
- When questions arise concerning your animal’s health, it is best to contact . - SH 13
A
Veterinarian
418
Q
- Use a injections whenever possible so as not to damage any meat. - SH 13
A
Subcutaneous
419
Q
- A deviation from the label directions or use without veterinarian approval is called . -SH 13
A
Extra-label drug use
420
Q
- Each of your animals need to be permanently . - SH 13
A
Identified
421
Q
- You should work with your animal to get the best results at the show. - SH 13
A
Daily
422
Q
- You should maintain for your animal through the show and until the buyer takes ownership. -SH 13
A
Care, Feeding, Watering
423
Q
- In caring for your animal, you need to control and prevent disease. - SH 13
A
Flies, Lice, Worms
424
Q
- Be aware of animal at all stages of production. - SH 13
A
Comfort
425
Q
- Who is responsible for ensuring a high quality product goes to the consumer? - SH 13
A
4-H member, Breeder, Packer
426
Q
- When you use a medication for something other than what it should be used for or use more than you should, this is called . - SH 13
A
Extra-label drug use
427
Q
- OTC medications can be purchased . - SH 13
A
Over the counter
428
Q
- An animal should not be slaughtered if given a medication that has a time it has been treated with unless that time has passed for the residue to clear. - SH 13
A
Withdrawal
429
Q
- A medication that is stored incorrectly will lose its . - SH 13
A
Ability to work, Effectiveness, Potency
430
Q
- If there is a drug recall, check the to see if your bottle was affected. - SH 13
A
Lot number
431
Q
- If you do not recall when you purchased a medication and wonder if it is too old, check the to be sure. - SH 13
A
Expiration date
432
Q
- Approved uses or is for which the drug is to be used. It states what animal and illness it will treat. - SH 13
A
Indications
433
Q
- How a product is given is the . - SH 13
A
Route of administration
434
Q
- Oral administration means to give through the . - SH 13
A
By mouth
435
Q
- The livestock show is usually in conjunctions with the county . - SH 13
A
County fair
436
Q
- Good is an important part of competing in the 4-H program. - SH 13
A
Sportsmanship
437
Q
- Proper training of your animal for the show ring should not inflict on your animal. - SH 13
A
Abuse, Injury, Pain
438
Q
- Do your best and be a good example is being a 4-H member. - SH 13
A
Responsible
439
Q
- Do unto others as you would have them do to you is for others. - SH 13
A
Caring
440
Q
- Building good is the main goal of 4-H. - SH 13
A
Character
441
Q
- When selecting a lamb for a project, look for what three things?
A
Breed, Size, Quality
442
Q
- When you remove the tail of a lamb it is called . - SH 2
A
Docking
443
Q
- When a sheep has knees bent slightly forward it is . - SH 2
A
Buck-kneed
444
Q
- When a sheep has knees bent slightly backward it is . - SH 2
A
Calf-kneed
445
Q
- Name four of the eleven characteristics that you look for when selecting a market lamb. -SH 2
A
Balance, Size and scale (height, length, width), Depth of body, Levelness of rump, Length of hind saddle, Length of body,
Depth of fullness of leg, Trimness of middle, Correctness of feet, legs, & pastern, Length of head & neck, Trimness of breast
446
Q
- When the top and bottom jaw are aligned on a sheep, it is called . - SH 2
A
Normal mouth
447
Q
- Name four of the eight major points that breeding sheep are judged on. -SH 2
A
Breed and sex character, Fleece, Condition, Size, Soundness, Muscling, Finish, Expected carcass merit
448
Q
- Name two people on whom the successful completion of a sheep project depends. -SH 1
A
Parents, Experts, 4-H leaders, You
449
Q
- What are the two important products from sheep? -SH 1
A
Wool, Meat
450
Q
- A is a male or female sheep between one and two years of age. - SH 1
A
Yearling
451
Q
- is the removal of the tail from the sheep. - SH 1
A
Docking
452
Q
- Name four general needs of sheep.
A
Cool, dry, and draft free sleeping area, Use saw dust and wood shavings for bedding, If in a dirt pen, locate water where it will drain off if spilled Lambs need shade in the summer, Fresh air access, Space for exercising, Clean, fresh water readily available, Change water twice per day if you use a bucket, Keep feed troughs clean, Clean area on a regular basis
453
Q
- The best way to catch a sheep is by its . - SH 3
A
Hindflank
454
Q
- When the halter is on a sheep, the lead portion should come out on the side of its head. -SH 3
A
Left
455
Q
- Name the two basic methods of giving deworming medication to sheep. -SH 3
A
Drenching, Giving a bolus
456
Q
- When setting a sheep on its rump, stand on its side, quickly bend the sheep’s head toward its shoulder while pushing its rump and toward you. - SH 3
A
Left, Right, Down
457
Q
- The is the weight of a lamb taken within twenty four hours after birth. - SH 3
A
Birt weight
458
Q
- is the weight of the freshly shorn fleece in pounds, to the nearest tenth of a pound in sheep. - SH 3
A
Grease weight
459
Q
- Name two wool flock expected progeny differences (FEPD) for sheep. -SH 3
A
Grease fleece weight, Clean fleece weight, Staple length, Fiber diameter
460
Q
- A ram is one that has been surgically sterilized and thus cannot get a ewe pregnant. - SH 3
A
Teaser
461
Q
- is when you don’t shear the whole ewe just the wool from the udder, flanks, and dock area. - SH 3
A
Crutching out
462
Q
- Name three signs that a ewe is ready to lamb. -SH 3
A
Swollen, distended, or redness of the udder, Swelling and redness of the vulva, Sinking in front of hips, Nervous or restless behavior, Characteristic bleating
463
Q
- Name three lambing position problems that may occur in sheep. -SH 3
A
Big-headed lamb, Big-shouldered lamb, One front leg turned back, Both front legs turned backward, Legs presented but head twisted back, Lamb is backwards or breech
464
Q
- If the lamb is too weak to nurse how should nourishment be given? - SH 3
A
Stomach
465
Q
- is a castrated male lamb. - SH 3
A
Wether
466
Q
- Name two methods of castrating lambs. -SH 3
A
Knife, Burdizzo (emasculatome), Elastrator and elastrator band
467
Q
- Name four lambing equipment supplies needed. -SH 3
A
Thermometer, Towels, Syringes and needles, Disinfectant and fly repellent, Paint stick, Balling gun, Dose syringe, Marker paint and number set Emasculatome, emasculator, or elastrator, Wool clippers, Ear tags, Hoof trimmers, Heat lamps, Halter, Bottles and nipples, Barn sheet and clip board Scales
468
Q
- A sheep is a , which means it has more than one compartment in its stomach. - SH 4
A
Ruminant
469
Q
- Name the four compartments of a sheep’s stomach. -SH 4
A
Rumen, Reticulum, Omasum, Abomasum
470
Q
- are elements in feed that are used by a sheep for growth and production. -SH 4
A
Nutrients
471
Q
- Name the five categories of nutrients for sheep. -SH 4
A
Water, Protein, Carbohydrates, Minerals, Vitamins
472
Q
- Name three classes of feed stuff used for sheep. -SH 4
A
Roughage’s, Concentrates, Protein supplements, Other feed stuff
473
Q
- A is the required amount and properties of nutrients for sheep. - SH 4
A
Diet
474
Q
- Name four things that affect a sheep’s feed requirement. -SH 4
A
Climate, Age, Sex, Body size, Exercise, Stage of Production
475
Q
- Name three things the guaranteed analysis of sheep feed includes. -SH 4
A
Minimum percentage of crude protein Crude fat, Crude fiber, Minimum and maximum percentage of calcium, Minimum percentage of phosphorus, Minimum and maximum percentage of salt, Minimum vitamin A in international units (IU) per pound
476
Q
- Name five of the sixteen common diseases or sicknesses in sheep. -SH 5
A
Enterotoxemia, External parasites, Foot rot, Internal parasites, Coccidiosis, Pregnancy toxemia, Mastitis, Pneumonia, Prolapsed rectum, Navel ill, Sore mouth/contagious ecthyma, Stiff lamb/white-muscle disease, Tetanus, Urinary calculi,Club lamb fungus, Abortions
477
Q
- What two common management procedures are frequently associated with tetanus in sheep? -SH 5
A
Docking, Castrating
478
Q
- is when mastitis in sheep develops fast and severe, is when mastitis in sheep develops slowly. - SH 5
A
Acute mastitis, Chronic mastitis
479
Q
- When recording medication/treatment for a sheep, name four things you should include. -SH 5
A
Animals treated, Date of treatment, Drug(s) and vaccines administered,Who administered the drug(s), Amount administered, Withdrawal time prior to slaughter
480
Q
- What are the four ways to give a sheep medicine? -SH 5
A
PO/O orally, SQ under skin, IM in the muscle, IV into the blood
481
Q
- Name the USDA quality grades for lambs and yearling lamb carcasses. -SH 6
A
Prime, Choice, Good, Utility
482
Q
- Name the quality grades for slaughter (mutton) sheep carcasses. -SH 6
A
Choice, Good, Utility, Cull
483
Q
- refers to the expected yield of boneless, closely trimmed retail cuts in sheep. - SH 6
A
Yield grade
484
Q
- How do you find the dressing percent of a sheep? - SH 6
A
Chilled carcass weight divided by live weight times one hundred.
485
Q
- Name four factors which influence dressing percentage for sheep. -SH 6
A
Increase in fill, Pelt weight, A lot of mud and manure, Heavy-muscled lambs, Fatter lambs, Shorn lambs (Fill, pelt, muscle, fat)
486
Q
- refers to the thickness and distribution of external fat on a sheep carcass. -SH 6
A
Finish
487
Q
- The area in sheep can be used as an indicator of muscling in the carcass. -SH 6
A
Loin eye
488
Q
- What is it called when a sheep has heavy muscling? - SH 6
A
Double muscling
489
Q
- Name the six whole sale cuts of lamb. -SH 6
A
Shoulder, Rib/Rack, Breast, Foreshank, Leg, Loin
490
Q
- Name four of the wholesale cuts on market lambs. -SH 7
A
Shoulder, Rack, Loin, Leg, Breast, Foreshank
491
Q
- Name three characteristics used for grading sheep fleeces. -SH 7
A
Fineness Yield, Color, Staple length, Vegetable matter type and content
492
Q
- The two major classes of wool are wool and wool. - SH 7
A
Carpet, Apparel
493
Q
- Sheep wool grading is based primarily on . - SH 7
A
Fiber diameter or fineness
494
Q
- What are the four criteria sheep fleece is evaluated on? -SH 7
A
Character, Color, Uniformity, Wastiness
495
Q
- Name two ways that daily walks improve a sheep. -SH 8
A
Conditions muscle, Improves feet and leg soundness, Firms finish
496
Q
- To lead a sheep, place one hand under the and one hand on the. - SH 8
A
Jaw, Dock
497
Q
- Practice showmanship you handle a sheep. - SH 8
A
Every time
498
Q
- shearing and leaving on a sheep are types of shearing. - SH 8
A
Slick, Butt wool
