ANSC 603 EXAM 1 WITH ALL CORRECT & 100%
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1. originated in Iceland, triple purpose sheep,
Icelandic Sheep
medium size, shear twice a year
2. originated in England, larger sheep, are best
suited for English climate, triple purpose Bluefaced Leicester Sheep
sheep
3. originated in Maine, very hardy sheep, low Katahdin Sheep
mainte- nance with hair instead of wool, meat
breed, medium sized, good resistance to
parasites
Suttolk Sheep
4. originated in England, Suffolk sheep are
desirable as the rams are muscular and the
ewes have a strong maternal instinct and are
able to deliver lambs with no trouble. They
weigh between 250-350 lbs. Primarily a meat
producer but also a wool producer.
, ANSC 603 EXAM 1 WITH ALL CORRECT & 100%
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5. originated in Switzerland, hardy in cold Valais Sheep
weather, dual producers for meat and wool,
they are a pretty rare breed
6. originated in England, primarily a meat breed but also Oxford
Sheep
produces nice wool, strong build, have a nice
ability to convert energy into muscle rather
than fat and are good utilizers of feed.
Generally only have around 1 or 2 lambs.
7. descendants of Spanish flocks and are found Gulf Coast Native Sheep
on the southern coast's of the US and along
the Gulf of Mexico. Are hardy in hot weather
climates. Are good adapting to different
environments. They breed year round. Good
producers of cheese and butter. Parasite
resistant breed and are also resistant to
hoof rot.
, ANSC 603 EXAM 1 WITH ALL CORRECT & 100%
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8. originated in Scotland, naturally have short Shetland Sheep
tails and hence do not require docking,
smaller sized sheep, primarily produce wool
but can also be produced for meat.
o Easy lambing
o Hardiness
o Adaptability
o Longevity
o Slow growing
o Seasonal reproductive cycle (fertile in the
fall, lamb in spring/summer)
9. originated in Canada. They are a mix of
many differ- ent breeds. They are a very Rideau Arcott Sheep
prolific breed and reach maturity at a young
age. They have a strong maternal instinct and a
quick lambing cycle. They do well in colder
climates and are known to be a hardier breed.
Do require help during lambing.
10. originated in England. Dual purpose breed but mostly Lincoln
Longwool Sheep
VERIFIED ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+
1. originated in Iceland, triple purpose sheep,
Icelandic Sheep
medium size, shear twice a year
2. originated in England, larger sheep, are best
suited for English climate, triple purpose Bluefaced Leicester Sheep
sheep
3. originated in Maine, very hardy sheep, low Katahdin Sheep
mainte- nance with hair instead of wool, meat
breed, medium sized, good resistance to
parasites
Suttolk Sheep
4. originated in England, Suffolk sheep are
desirable as the rams are muscular and the
ewes have a strong maternal instinct and are
able to deliver lambs with no trouble. They
weigh between 250-350 lbs. Primarily a meat
producer but also a wool producer.
, ANSC 603 EXAM 1 WITH ALL CORRECT & 100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+
5. originated in Switzerland, hardy in cold Valais Sheep
weather, dual producers for meat and wool,
they are a pretty rare breed
6. originated in England, primarily a meat breed but also Oxford
Sheep
produces nice wool, strong build, have a nice
ability to convert energy into muscle rather
than fat and are good utilizers of feed.
Generally only have around 1 or 2 lambs.
7. descendants of Spanish flocks and are found Gulf Coast Native Sheep
on the southern coast's of the US and along
the Gulf of Mexico. Are hardy in hot weather
climates. Are good adapting to different
environments. They breed year round. Good
producers of cheese and butter. Parasite
resistant breed and are also resistant to
hoof rot.
, ANSC 603 EXAM 1 WITH ALL CORRECT & 100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+
8. originated in Scotland, naturally have short Shetland Sheep
tails and hence do not require docking,
smaller sized sheep, primarily produce wool
but can also be produced for meat.
o Easy lambing
o Hardiness
o Adaptability
o Longevity
o Slow growing
o Seasonal reproductive cycle (fertile in the
fall, lamb in spring/summer)
9. originated in Canada. They are a mix of
many differ- ent breeds. They are a very Rideau Arcott Sheep
prolific breed and reach maturity at a young
age. They have a strong maternal instinct and a
quick lambing cycle. They do well in colder
climates and are known to be a hardier breed.
Do require help during lambing.
10. originated in England. Dual purpose breed but mostly Lincoln
Longwool Sheep
