Agriculture Grade 12 - Sheep and Goat Production

Flashcards covering key vocabulary related to sheep, goat, camel, and poultry production and management.

Doe

A mature female goat.

Buck

An intact male goat. when they reach 1 yro

Ewe

A mature adult female sheep.

Ram

A male sheep aged over 12 months.

Lamb

Sheep under the age of 12 months.

Menz Sheep

A prominent coarse wool-bearing sheep breed found in North Shoa and parts of Wollo zone of the Amhara region.

Afar Sheep

A small-sized sheep breed with mature weight ranging from 30-35 kg, found in the Middle Awash Valley.

Afar Goat

A goat breed also known as Adal and Danakil, adapted to arid environments.

Awassi Sheep

A fat-tailed sheep breed known for its meat, coarse wool, and dairy potential, widely distributed in the Middle East.

Dorper Sheep

A meat breed developed in South Africa, known for good meat production and fast growth.

Boer Goat

A medium to large goat breed developed in South Africa, known for its meat production.

Anglo-Nubian Goat

A dual-purpose goat breed known for both meat and milk production, developed from Jamnapari and Zaraiby breeds.

Contagious Caprine Pleuropneumonia (CCPP)

A contagious disease of goats affecting the respiratory system.

Maedi-visna

A disease of sheep that primarily affects their respiratory system, transmitted through colostrum or direct contact.

Rift Valley Fever (RVF)

A viral infection affecting ruminants and humans, spread by infected mosquitoes.

Quarantine

The isolation of animals infected or suspected to be infected with a disease.

Vaccination

The use of vaccines to prevent diseases in livestock.

Camel Kraal

A traditional enclosure made of thorny bushes to protect camels from predators.

Poultry Housing

Structures built to protect chickens from environmental threats and enhance productivity.