Quiz 5 Flashcards
The greatest numbers of sheep are found in
China
The overall quality of China sheep is
poor
What 3 countries account for 20% pf the world’s total number of sheep?
Australia*, India and Iran
Sheep produce _____% of the world’s meat
9%
Sheep produce _____% of the world’s milk
2%
Sheep produce _____ pounds of wool annually.
4.7 billion
Annual per capita consumption of lamb and mutton is _____
4.2 lb
Each person in the world consumes _____ of sheep milk and _____ of wool annually.
- 8lb of milk
1. 8lb of wool
Even though China has more total sheep, _____ is considered the leading sheep country in the world.
Australia
Australia has _____% of the world’s sheep numbers and it produces _____ pounds of wool annually (_____%).
- 1%
- 1 billion pounds of wool
- 2% of world total
4 reasons to use fences to maintain sheep
Will overgraze the stand of forage if unfenced
Reduces the cost of herding labor
Less herding required in fenced areas
Offers some protection from predators
Which fence type is cheapest?
Electric, 2 or 3-strand
Which country has the densest sheep population in the world?
New Zealand
China and Australia have _____% of total sheep in the world
24%
2 major areas of sheep production in the U.S.
Western Range and Farm Flock States
_____ mil Sheep production in US
5.3 mil
_____% of sheep in US located in the 11 western states
65%
1 animal unit =
5.7 ewes + lambs
1 ram unit =
30-35 ewes
4 systems of sheep production
Milk-fed Lamb production
Purebred
Feeder lambs
Fattening of Feeders
5 advantages of raising sheep
- Utilize wastelands
- Produce twins
- Feed efficiency
- Quick returns
- Produce lambs and wool
How long can sheep be in pasture?
281 days (365 - (28 +56))
_____% increase in profit when adding sheep to livestock herd in KY
33
_____% increase in profit when adding sheep to livestock herd in VA
31
