How to Care for Sheep - Exam
  • 1. What is the primary purpose of shearing sheep?
A) Removing the wool
B) Weighing the sheep
C) Vaccinating the sheep
D) Cleaning the sheep
  • 2. How often should sheep typically be sheared?
A) Once a year
B) Every month
C) Every week
D) Every 5 years
  • 3. What is the term for a female sheep?
A) Ram
B) Ewe
C) Wether
D) Lamb
  • 4. What is the term for a male sheep?
A) Ewe
B) Lamb
C) Doe
D) Ram
  • 5. What is a baby sheep called?
A) Lamb
B) Calf
C) Chick
D) Kid
  • 6. What is an important mineral to supplement in a sheep's diet, especially for rams?
A) Calcium
B) Iron
C) Sodium
D) Selenium
  • 7. What is a common parasite that affects sheep?
A) Spiders
B) Bees
C) Ants
D) Worms
  • 8. Which of these is a contagious foot disease in sheep?
A) Pinkeye
B) Ringworm
C) Pneumonia
D) Footrot
  • 9. What type of fencing is best for containing sheep?
A) Barbed wire (if other options exist)
B) Invisible fence
C) Woven wire
D) Chain link
  • 10. What is 'crutching' in sheep care?
A) Weighing sheep
B) Giving sheep medicine
C) Training sheep
D) Shearing wool around the tail and udder
  • 11. What is the gestation period for a sheep?
A) Approximately 3 months
B) Approximately 7 months
C) Approximately 12 months
D) Approximately 5 months
  • 12. What is the process of giving birth in sheep called?
A) Kidding
B) Farrowing
C) Lambing
D) Calving
  • 13. What is a common sign of a healthy sheep?
A) Bright eyes
B) Labored breathing
C) Dull coat
D) Isolation from the flock
  • 14. What is a primary cause of flystrike in sheep?
A) Dirty wool
B) Lack of water
C) Cold weather
D) Too much sunlight
  • 15. What is docking in sheep husbandry?
A) Ear tagging
B) Hoof trimming
C) Tail removal
D) Teeth trimming
  • 16. Why is tail docking typically performed on lambs?
A) To help with breeding
B) To increase meat production
C) To improve wool quality
D) To prevent flystrike
  • 17. What type of bedding is suitable for sheep?
A) Straw
B) Concrete
C) Bare dirt
D) Tile
  • 18. What is the term for a castrated male sheep?
A) Wether
B) Lamb
C) Ram
D) Ewe
  • 19. What is the best type of forage for sheep?
A) Wood chips
B) Grass
C) Sand
D) Rocks
  • 20. What is colostrum important for newborn lambs?
A) Provides antibodies
B) Provides water
C) Provides minerals only
D) Provides fiber
  • 21. What is the main goal of rotational grazing?
A) Increase the amount of dirt eaten
B) Reduce the number of sheep
C) Make sheep run faster
D) Improve pasture health
  • 22. What is a common symptom of internal parasites in sheep?
A) Thick wool
B) Increased appetite
C) Weight gain
D) Diarrhea
  • 23. What should you do if you notice a sheep limping?
A) Give it more food
B) Examine the foot for injury or infection
C) Spray paint the foot
D) Ignore it, it will go away
  • 24. What is the ideal body condition score for a ewe during breeding season?
A) 6 to 6.5
B) 4.5 to 5
C) 3 to 3.5
D) 1 to 1.5
  • 25. What is the purpose of drenching sheep?
A) Clipping their hooves
B) Administering medication orally
C) Washing their wool
D) Weighing them
  • 26. What is the main cause of pregnancy toxemia in ewes?
A) Inadequate nutrition in late pregnancy
B) Eating poisonous plants
C) Too much exercise
D) Cold weather
  • 27. Which vitamin is important for wool quality?
A) Vitamin B
B) Vitamin A
C) Vitamin C
D) Vitamin D
  • 28. What is a common cause of white muscle disease in lambs?
A) Vitamin A deficiency
B) Calcium deficiency
C) Selenium deficiency
D) Iron deficiency
  • 29. What is the best way to handle sheep to minimize stress?
A) Chase them with a dog
B) Use electric shock
C) Move them slowly and calmly
D) Shout at them
  • 30. What should be done with a prolapsed uterus in a ewe?
A) Ignore it, it will resolve itself.
B) Give the ewe antibiotics
C) Attempt to fix it yourself.
D) Call a veterinarian immediately
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