Sheep Judging

Question 1

What are the breeding sheep judging priorities?

Answer 1

1. Structure 2. Volume 3. Muscle 4. Style 5. Balance 6. Eye Appeal

Question 2

What is good structure in a sheep?

Answer 2

Look for a level top and square dock. Front legs should be straight. Shoulder should tie in neatly. Feet should be good size. toes should be even. Good structure leads to good balance.

Question 3

What is volume in sheep judging?

Answer 3

Three dimensional-length, width and depth. Deep ribbed and wide chested. Adequate volume means the sheep will likely be more productive and more efficient.

Question 4

Why is muscle important in sheep?

Answer 4

Ewes and rams will pass their muscling to their offspring.

Question 5

What are the market lambs judging priorities?

Answer 5

1. Muscle and Fat 2. Volume 3. Style 4. Balance 5. Eye Appeal 6. Structure

Question 6

How do you judge muscling and fat in a lamb?

Answer 6

Look at the leg and measure the circumference of the leg. Feel for muscle in the loin, rack, shoulder, and neck.

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Cheviot

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Columbia

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Dorper

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Polypay

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Hampshire

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Dorset

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Katahdin

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Rambouillet

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Montadale

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Shropshire

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Polled Dorset

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Oxford

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Southdown

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Suffolk

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Border Leicester