Practice Questions from Exam II/Quiz II

Question 1

_____ is a broader term in comparison to _____.

Answer 1

Type broader to breed

Question 2

There are many _____ within one _____.

Answer 2

Many breeds within one type

Question 3

Describe how type and breed are related

Answer 3

Type is a broader term in comparison to breed. Type describes typical characteristics of a group of breeds, whereas breeds describe a group of animals with similar characteristics and common origin

Many breeds within one type

Question 4

Define crossbred

Answer 4

An animal sired by a male of one breed and out of a dam of another breed

Question 5

Define grade

Answer 5

A non-purebred animal resembling and having the majority of its genetics from one breed

Question 6

Define purebred

Answer 6

An animal whose sire and dam are of the same breed and their ancestors were of the same breed also

Question 7

Define breed

Answer 7

A group of animals of common origin that have certain distinguishing characteristics and are capable of transmitting these characteristics to their offspring in a uniform manner

Question 8

Define type

Answer 8

An ideal or standard of perfection, including all the characteristics of an animal that makes it better suited for a specific purpose or use

Question 9

List the ewe breeds

Answer 9

Merino, Rambouillet, Tunis, Debouillet, Corriedale, Targhee, Finnsheep, Border Leicester, Polypay, Panama, Katahdin, Romanov

Question 10

Ewe breed characteristics (8)

Answer 10

1. Prolificacy
2. Milking ability
3. Mothering ability
4. Higher quality wool
5. Medium size
6. Hardiness
7. Adapatability
8. Gregarious

Question 11

List the ram breeds (7)

Answer 11

1. Hampshire
2. Suffolk
3. Shropshire
4. Southdown
5. Cheviot
6. Oxford
7. Montadale

Question 12

Define creep feeding

Answer 12

Creep feeding is used as a supplementation for the mother’s milk. A pen is designed where lambs can enter and eat a creep feed but the ewes cannot enter.

Question 13

How long is estrus in ewes?

Answer 13

20-42 hours

Question 14

How long is the estrous period in the ewe?

Answer 14

20-42 hours

Question 15

Gestation in ewes

Answer 15

147 days

Question 16

What is the name of the piece of equipment used to apply rubber bands to the tail when docking lambs?

Answer 16

Elastrator

Question 17

What is the name of the piece of equipment used to cut of the posterior portion of the tail of lambs after the rubber band has been applied?

Answer 17

Emasculator

Question 18

First symptom of foot rot?

Answer 18

Limping

Question 19

4 Steps to prevent foot rot

Answer 19

Clean

Treat

Separate affected

Trim feet regularly

Cull those with condition

Question 20

2 most popular ram breeds

Answer 20

Hampshire and Suffolk

Question 21

4 advantages of fine wool breeds

Answer 21

1. Gregarious
2. Adaptable in both hot and cold climates
3. Out of season breeders
4. Produce highest quality wool

Question 22

Main reasons for mating Merino or Rambouillet ewes to Hampshire rams to produce milk-fed slaughter lambs in KY

Answer 22

Produces a crossbred that is higher in milk production (if female) and/or more muscled (if male).