Ovine Flashcards
What’s the difference between a Tup and a Ram?
None! They are the same. ‘Tup’ is more commonly used term in Scotland
What is a ‘Tup’ or ‘Ram’?
An un-castrated male
What is a ‘Hogg’?
A youngster
What is a ‘Wether’?
A castrated male
What is the definition of a ‘Ewe’?
An adult female sheep, who has had her 1st lamb
What is a ‘Gimmer’?
A female sheep who is in her 2nd year, but not yet had a lamb
(Age wise)
What is a lamb?
A youngster that is in his/her 1st year (Up to 1 y/o)
What is meant by a ‘Store’?
A sheep that is not ready for slaughter, but sold for fattening
What is a ‘Teaser’?
A vasectomised male
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Used to bring ewes into season
What is a ‘Mule’?
A crossbreed of hill sheep
What is Mutton defined as?
Meat from an old sheep
What is meant by Lambing?
The process of giving birth
What is a ‘Cull ewe’?
A ewe that is no longer fit for breeding
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Sold for meat
Name the 7 possible reasons that would qualify as a Cull ewe?
- Bad genetics
- Age (Too old)
- Difficulty birthing
- Bad teeth + hooves
- Disease
- Mastitis
- Keeps rejecting lambs
What particular issue does bad teeth present?
Unable to eat properly, meaning they cannot maintain a healthy BCS
Some Ewes and Dams get Mastitis…
- What is the proper defintion of this condition?
- How can it be caused?
- What may this lead to?
- Mastitis is an inflammation of the mammary gland (udder).
- Caused by physical injury, stress or pathogenic bacteria
- If the teats aren’t abel to function, this will not provide the lambs with enough milk to survive, will require fostering or hand-rearing
Common bacteria responsible in Cows, Sheep + Goats are:
* Streptococcus sp
* Staphylococcus sp
* Pasteurella sp
* Coliforms (such as E)
What is tupping?
The process of mating or ‘fertilising’ ewes
How does poor molar health impact a Ewe?
It is detrimental for both lamb + ewe, as they cannot maintain their nutritional health, energy or milk for the lamb
