Small Ruminant Production

Question 1

how much wool does an average sheep produce per year?

Answer 1

10 lbs

Question 2

how much dry matter do small ruminants need?

Answer 2

up to 4% of their body weight in dry matter/day

Question 3

how much crude protein do small ruminants need when producing?

Answer 3

16-18%

Question 4

what should you do to prepare small ruminants for breeding?

Answer 4

Bo-Se
breeding soundness exam on new rams/bucks

Question 5

what percentage of grain and silage is dry matter?

Answer 5

grain 90%
silage 35%

Question 6

how many small ruminants can one acre of pasture support?

Answer 6

5

Question 7

what is in minerals?

Answer 7

salt
calcium: 2:1
phosphorous
copper
selenium
zinc

Question 8

what is done in november/december (pre-lambing/kidding)?

Answer 8

shear brood ewes
vaccinate pregnant ewes/does: CDT
aureomycin crumbles: sheep

Question 9

when is spring lambing/kidding?

Answer 9

january-march

Question 10

how much of the flock should you do fecals on?

Answer 10

6 animals or 10% of flock

Question 11

when does a rabies vaccine need to be done for shows?

Answer 11

one month prior to first show that requires

Question 12

when must a certificate of veterinary inspection be done?

Answer 12

within 30 days of first show

Question 13

when is show season?

Answer 13

july-november