Sheep Facts Flashcards
Remember their traits and what they're known for
How much DM does a mature Ewe consume?
2.5kg
How long is Sheep gestation (pregnancy) last for?
150 days
Furcundity
Ability to birth multiple lambs
How long is an Ewe’s estrous cycle last for?
15-19 days
Why do people dock sheep tails?
To avoid infections, feces, and bacteria harvesting
What is the dental formula of a sheep
0/4 0/0 3/3 3/3
What is a Stag?
Castrated male sheep
What are white face sheep best for?
Best for their wool
What are black face sheep best for?
Best for their meat
How long does Estrus period last for in sheep?
average 30 hours
How much % food should a sheep be eating / per day
3% of their body weight
How much water should a sheep be drinking / per day?
0.5-2 Liters for water
What bacterial infection occurs when hooves have been in moist soil conditions?
Footrot
What is Rambouillet known for?
White face, most common sheep produced in US, Fine wool breed
What is Targhee known for?
White face, medium/fine wool
What is Suffolk known for?
Black face, best to breed for meat production Medium wool breed
What is Hampshire known for?
Black face, has fluffy wool over forehead, medium wool breed
What is Dorset known for?
White face, long breeding season, good milk production, early maturity, does not flock, medium wool breed
What is Columbia known for?
White face, dual purpose, adapts well to range, Medium wool breed
What is Polypay known for?
White face, desirable carcass, high growth rate, breed out of season, medium wool breed
What is Corriedale known for?
White face, dual purpose, early maturity, hardy, medium wool breed
What is Cheviot known for?
White face black nose, good mothers, good carcass, good in harsh conditions, medium wool breed
What is Finnish Landrace known for?
White face, early puberty, high fertility, prolific, not hardy, medium/long wool breed
What is Lincoln known for?
White face, shaggy look, fast growth, well in rainfall, popular in wool production, long wool breed
What is Romney known for?
White face, dual purpose, fleece white, high quality carcass, long wool breed
What is Dorper known for?
Black or white face, mix of hair & wool, good mother’s, never shorn, good mutton, hair sheep breed
What is Lacaune known for?
Used for dairy, popular in France, produces milk for Roquefort cheese
When do ewes get puberty?
6-8 months
When do rams get puberty?
5-8 months
Sheep are Ruminants, what does that mean?
Hoofed animals with ruminant stomachs that are able to digest plant material as food
The rumen and reticulum are also referred as?
Reticulorumen
