Sheep and Goat (Exam 3)

what country is the top producer of sheep in the world?

china

what state is the leader in sheep production

texas

sheep that are short day breeders and can be bred out of season are _______ breeders

seasonal breeders

_________ can be used to enhance reproductivity and quality of performance

crossbreeding

what sheep operation is relatively large in size in arid and semi-arid areas of the US?

range sheep operation

predominant range sheep operation production includes:
1.
2.
3.

1. edwards plateau
2. intermountain states
3. far west california

sheep and goats have a different __________________ than cattle

forage preference

sheep and goats consume a higher percentage of ______ and ________

forbs and browse

texas range ewes are primarily __________

rambouillet

ewes in the intermountain states are primarily ________ or ___________________

columbia or rambouillet x columbia

most range sheep lamb in the _________ with little or no assistance

pasture

________ are an increasing problem (and #1 problem)

predators

sheep and goats often graze together to get a more ______________________ of the range

efficient utilization

what are the two types of sheep operations?

farm flock operations and feedlot operations

this sheep operation has generally 25-150 head, managed in fenced areas, and are more oriented towards lamb production

farm flock operation

in this sheep operation, lambs are confined and fed high concentrate diets, enter at 70 lbs and finish at 115-150 lbs, and the largest feeding state is colorado

feedlot operation

what is cryptorchidism?

only one testicle descends into the scrotum

what is dwarfism?

inferior bone development

what is entropion?

inverted eyelids

what is parrot mouth/monkey mouth?

overbite/underbite

what is spider syndrome?

skeletal deformity in suffolks

sheep numbers are ____________

declining

what are the 7 reasons sheep numbers are declining?

fragmentation, absent land owners, new generation ranchers, predators, shearing, parasites, and the introduction of hair sheep

how many goats are in the US?

2.55 million

there are _____ million meat goats in the US

2.09

there are __________ milk goats in the US

350,000

there are _______ angoras in the US

110,000

what is the largest goat producing state in the nation?

texas

there are over __________ meat goats harvested annually

500,000

why is the goat industry expanding?

ethnic demand and plant management

the goat meat market increases with ________

holidays

spring market favors _________ lb kids

20-50

winter market favors _____ lb kids

>60

this goat breed in mostly in texas only for meat, breeds out of season, and has hardiness and survivability

spanish

this goat breed originated in turkey, major producers are texas and south africa, and the mohair is exported for garment trade

angora

this goat breed came from south africa to the us via new zealand

boer

how many angora goats were in the us in 1985?

1.7 million

how many angora goats were in the us in 2020?

110,000

what are 6 goat management methods

fencing, dehorning, hoof trimming, identification, castration, and milking

female goats can breed at ______ months

6-10

male goats can breed at ______ months

3-6

goat kids are typically ______ lbs at birth

5-8

what is contagious ecthyma

soremouth

what is enterotoxemia

overeating

the demand for goats is due to ______ and ______

meat and show

goats are easily manageable because they are ________ and _______________

hardy and adaptable

goats provide multiple products, such as _________ and ______________________

meat and biological control

what are 3 problems the goat industry is facing?

fragmentation, predators, and parasites