Sheep Management Practices – Flashcards

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Ovine
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species name for sheep.
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Fine Wool Breeds
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produce wool fibers which have a very small diameter and are known for their flocking instinct.
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Medium Wool Breeds
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cross between a fine wool breed and a long wool breed; large framed and capable of producing a high quality, high yielding fleece.
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Long Wool Breeds
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produce high yielding fleeces; popular amond hand spinners.
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Meat/Terminal Sire Breeds
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breeds of sheep which excel in feed, rate of gain and muscularity.
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Dairy Breeds
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milked to produce products for human consumption.
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Prolific Breeds
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known for their multiple births.
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Purebred Sheep
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used for genetic potential
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Commercial Sheep Production
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aimed to maximize production and market value of offspring.
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Ruminants
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animals with a four compartment stomach.
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Enterotoxemia
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overeating disease.
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Staple Length
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length of the wool fibers.
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Gestation
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length of pregnancy.
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Castration
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removal of the testicles from a male animals.
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Docking
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removing the tail at or near the tailhead.
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