Sheep

Which of these breeds are an example of a mountainous breed?

• Texel

• Suffolk

• Galway

• Wicklow Cheviot

Which of these are qualities for choosing a ram for breeding?

• Good carcass quality

• Good conformation

• Good growth rates

• All of the above

What does prolificacy mean?

Which of these litter sizes suggests the breed might be a Belclare?

• 1.8

• 1.6

• 1.4

• 1.2

Which of these are not qualities of a maternal breed?

• Good mothering ability

• Good milk production

• Fast growth rates

• High prolificacy

What factors influence replacing a ewe?

• Age

• Production levels

• Faulty teeth

• Lambing difficulties

What is meant by the term 'a ram is half the flock'?

A mule ewe and texel ram produce lambs for which market?

Which breed has the fastest growth rates?

• Suffolk

• Texel

• Belclare

• Galway

What is a cast/draft ewe?