Mutton/ Chevon Industry

Question 1

Four Systems of Sheep Raising

Answer 1

1. Fall Lambs
2. Early Spring Lambs
3. Late Spring Lambs
4. Accelerated Lambing

Question 2

-Born Before December 25th
-Marketed from early Spring to June

Answer 2

Fall Lambs

Question 3

-Born in January/February
-Marketed before the end of June

Answer 3

Early Spring Lambs

Question 4

-Born in March/April/May
-Marketed after June

Answer 4

Late Spring Lambs

Question 5

-Produces 3 Lamb Crops in 2 Years
-Sheep that will breed out of Season

Answer 5

Accelerated Lambing

Question 6

2 Types of Mutton/Chevon Housing

Answer 6

Pasture and Lambing Barns.

Question 7

___________________ are a danger to Muttons/Chevons particularly in the Pasture.

Answer 7

Predators

Question 8

Sheep can be used in both the _________ and _________ industries.

Answer 8

Meat and Fiber (Wool) Industries

Question 9

In the US wool production is considered a _______________ of the sheep industry and more emphasis is placed on meat production.

Answer 9

By-Product (the US tends to have lower quality wool than other countries)

Question 10

Wool grading is based on what three factors

Answer 10

1. Diameter (micron)
2. Length
3. Density