Author Question: When judging sheep, what four things should you look for from the back of the animal? What will ... (Read 53 times)

jazziefee

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 505
When judging sheep, what four things should you look for from the back of the animal?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

List five breeds of sheep.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



Jossy

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 336
Answer to Question 1

When judging sheep, you should look for the following from the back of the animal:

1 . Width at the center of the leg
2 . Width at the dock
3 . Width between the hind legs
4 . Width over the back and loin

Answer to Question 2

Breeds of sheep include:

1 . Border Leicester
2 . Cheviot
3 . Dorset English Leicester
4 . Finnsheep or Finnish Landrace
5 . Ile-de-France (product of crossing the English Leicester and the Rambouillet)
6 . Merino
7 . Rambouillet Romney
8 . Scottish blackface
9 . Texel
10 . Welsh Mountain



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Certain rare plants containing cyanide include apricot pits and a type of potato called cassava. Fortunately, only chronic or massive ingestion of any of these plants can lead to serious poisoning.

Did you know?

Persons who overdose with cardiac glycosides have a better chance of overall survival if they can survive the first 24 hours after the overdose.

Did you know?

Medications that are definitely not safe to take when breastfeeding include radioactive drugs, antimetabolites, some cancer (chemotherapy) agents, bromocriptine, ergotamine, methotrexate, and cyclosporine.

Did you know?

Though “Krazy Glue” or “Super Glue” has the ability to seal small wounds, it is not recommended for this purpose since it contains many substances that should not enter the body through the skin, and may be harmful.

Did you know?

Congestive heart failure is a serious disorder that carries a reduced life expectancy. Heart failure is usually a chronic illness, and it may worsen with infection or other physical stressors.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library