Sheep (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Quizzes
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What is a wether in sheep farming?
What is a wether in sheep farming?
A castrated male sheep for meat
Why are mountain sheep breeds like Blackface Mountain selected?
Why are mountain sheep breeds like Blackface Mountain selected?
For hardiness over productivity
Which characteristic is NOT typical of Border Leicester sheep?
Which characteristic is NOT typical of Border Leicester sheep?
Black colouring
Which breed is Ireland's only native sheep breed?
Which breed is Ireland's only native sheep breed?
Galway Sheep
What is the primary purpose of terminal sire breeds like Suffolk and Texel?
What is the primary purpose of terminal sire breeds like Suffolk and Texel?
Produce fast-growing lambs for slaughter
What is a key difference between mountain and lowland sheep farming?
What is a key difference between mountain and lowland sheep farming?
Lowland ewes produce twins/triplets
If 100 ewes are mated and 150 lambs are reared, what is the prolificacy?
If 100 ewes are mated and 150 lambs are reared, what is the prolificacy?
1.5
A 40kg live lamb yields a 28kg carcass. What is the kill out percentage?
A 40kg live lamb yields a 28kg carcass. What is the kill out percentage?
70%
What Body Condition Score should ewes have at mating?
What Body Condition Score should ewes have at mating?
3.5
Suffolk crosses are used to target which market, compared to Texel crosses?
Suffolk crosses are used to target which market, compared to Texel crosses?
Easter market (early lambs)
What is a hogget in sheep farming?
What is a hogget in sheep farming?
A yearling sheep approximately one year old
What is the primary purpose of a terminal sire ram?
What is the primary purpose of a terminal sire ram?
Produce fast-growing offspring for slaughter
What is the gestation period for sheep?
What is the gestation period for sheep?
Approximately 147 days
What is the significance of the Galway Sheep breed?
What is the significance of the Galway Sheep breed?
Ireland's only native sheep breed
Why is colostrum intake essential for newborn lambs?
Why is colostrum intake essential for newborn lambs?
Provides antibodies for disease protection
If 100 ewes are mated and 150 lambs reared, what is the prolificacy?
If 100 ewes are mated and 150 lambs reared, what is the prolificacy?
1.5
What Body Condition Score should ewes have at mating for optimal breeding?
What Body Condition Score should ewes have at mating for optimal breeding?
3.5
Why are Suffolk crosses preferred for Easter lamb production?
Why are Suffolk crosses preferred for Easter lamb production?
They produce fast-growing lambs
Which characteristic defines lowland sheep farming compared to mountain farming?
Which characteristic defines lowland sheep farming compared to mountain farming?
Ewes regularly produce twins or triplets
What is hybrid vigour in crossbred sheep?
What is hybrid vigour in crossbred sheep?
Crossbreds outperform purebred parents