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How to Care for Sheep - Exam
Contributed by: Sandhu
  • 1. What is the primary purpose of shearing sheep?
A) Cleaning the sheep
B) Removing the wool
C) Weighing the sheep
D) Vaccinating the sheep
  • 2. How often should sheep typically be sheared?
A) Every week
B) Every month
C) Once a year
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) 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) Iron
D) Calcium
  • 7. What is a common parasite that affects sheep?
A) Ants
B) Spiders
C) Worms
D) Bees
  • 8. Which of these is a contagious foot disease in sheep?
A) Footrot
B) Pinkeye
C) Pneumonia
D) Ringworm
  • 9. What type of fencing is best for containing sheep?
A) Barbed wire (if other options exist)
B) Chain link
C) Invisible fence
D) Woven wire
  • 10. What is 'crutching' in sheep care?
A) Training sheep
B) Weighing sheep
C) Giving sheep medicine
D) Shearing wool around the tail and udder
  • 11. What is the gestation period for a sheep?
A) Approximately 3 months
B) Approximately 5 months
C) Approximately 12 months
D) Approximately 7 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) Bright eyes
B) Isolation from the flock
C) Dull coat
D) Labored breathing
  • 14. What is a primary cause of flystrike in sheep?
A) Lack of water
B) Too much sunlight
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 increase meat production
C) To improve wool quality
D) To prevent flystrike
  • 17. What type of bedding is suitable for sheep?
A) Bare dirt
B) Tile
C) Concrete
D) Straw
  • 18. What is the term for a castrated male sheep?
A) Lamb
B) Ram
C) Ewe
D) Wether
  • 19. What is the best type of forage for sheep?
A) Grass
B) Rocks
C) Sand
D) Wood chips
  • 20. What is colostrum important for newborn lambs?
A) Provides minerals only
B) Provides water
C) Provides antibodies
D) Provides fiber
  • 21. What is the main goal of rotational grazing?
A) Increase the amount of dirt eaten
B) Make sheep run faster
C) Reduce the number of sheep
D) Improve pasture health
  • 22. What is a common symptom of internal parasites in sheep?
A) Thick wool
B) Weight gain
C) Increased appetite
D) Diarrhea
  • 23. What should you do if you notice a sheep limping?
A) Spray paint the foot
B) Examine the foot for injury or infection
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) Weighing them
B) Washing their wool
C) Clipping their hooves
D) Administering medication orally
  • 26. What is the main cause of pregnancy toxemia in ewes?
A) Inadequate nutrition in late pregnancy
B) Too much exercise
C) Eating poisonous plants
D) Cold weather
  • 27. Which vitamin is important for wool quality?
A) Vitamin D
B) Vitamin A
C) Vitamin B
D) Vitamin C
  • 28. What is a common cause of white muscle disease in lambs?
A) Calcium deficiency
B) Vitamin A deficiency
C) Iron deficiency
D) Selenium deficiency
  • 29. What is the best way to handle sheep to minimize stress?
A) Chase them with a dog
B) Use electric shock
C) Shout at them
D) Move them slowly and calmly
  • 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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