sheep exam 1

ovine means

sheep

ram/buck is a

male sheep

ewe is a

female sheep

wether is a _______ sheep

casterated

a lamb is a

young sheep

fleece is the total wool produced by

one sheep

lanolin is the _____ produced thats on the wool

grease

what is the grease on wool called?

lanolin

has wool production been increasing or decreasing in the US? why?

decreasing, synthetic fiber production

economically important traits for sheep:

1- A_____

2- P_____

3- G___ ___

4- C___ M___

5- F_____ ____

adaptability, prolificacy, growth rate, carcass merit, fleece traits

WAYS OF RAISING- What kind of flock is large, tough, and self sufficient?

range flock

WAYS OF RAISING- what kind of flock is smaller in quantity?

farm flock

WAYS OF RAISING- what kind of flock is raised in farm flock conditions and productivity is less important?

show lamb flock