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