Sheep and Goat Production: Goat Breeds and Sheep Production Systems (Part 2)
Explore “Goat Breeds and Sheep Production Systems” in this Sheep and Goat Production lesson. Part 2 of the five-part series brings together the source material and lesson topics. Use the contents links to find a section, read the notes, and consult the complete original teaching slides below.
Lesson topics
- Goat Breeds
- Sheep Production Systems
- Farm-flock Operations
- Lamb Feedlot
- Southwestern Range Operations
Contents
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- Goat Breeds
- Sheep Production Systems
- Farm-flock Operations
- Lamb Feedlot
- Southwestern Range Operations
- Northwestern Range Operations
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Ufugaji wa Kondoo, Mbuzi, Kuku, Nguruwe na Ng’ombe: original teaching slides for this study series.
Goat Breeds
Goat Breeds Spanish Goat ‘spanish goat’ is used interchangeably with meat goat Mixed breed origin Mostly kept for meat production High variability in appearance
Goat Breeds
Goat Breeds Most popular breed of registered dairy goat in the U.S. High butterfat, but does not produce as much milk as some other breeds Sometimes referred to as the “Jersey of milk goats”
Sheep Production Systems
Sheep Production Systems Intensive Management Systems Farm flock operations Lamb feedlot Extensive Management Systems Southwestern range operations Northwestern range operations
Farm-flock Operations
Farm-flock Operations Common in the Midwest Smaller in size – part of a diversified farming operation Primarily concerned with lamb production Maternal lines for prolific and heavy milking are mated to sire lines for fast growing and muscular carcasses to maximize pounds of high quality market lambs
Lamb Feedlot
Lamb Feedlot Intensively managed system where lambs are concentrated in a small area and fed diets that vary from 30-90% concentrate (either corn or milo) All of the feed is harvested then brought directly to the lamb Colorado is the leading lamb state
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Southwestern Range Operations
Southwestern Range Operations Usually use fine-wool type ewes Sheep are adaptable to the environmental conditions Produce high quality fine-wool fleeces and fast growing lambs Major impact factors: Predators Prices for lambs and wool
Northwestern Range Operations
Northwestern Range Operations Greater abundance of feed than the Southwest Larger, coarser-fleeced ewes used Flocks produce a greater number of lambs per ewe Often graze federal lands managed by the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management
Review questions and answers
What are the key points about Goat Breeds?
Goat Breeds Spanish Goat ‘spanish goat’ is used interchangeably with meat goat Mixed breed origin Mostly kept for meat production High variability in appearance
What are the key points about Sheep Production Systems?
Sheep Production Systems Intensive Management Systems Farm flock operations Lamb feedlot Extensive Management Systems Southwestern range operations Northwestern range operations
What are the key points about Farm-flock Operations?
Farm-flock Operations Common in the Midwest Smaller in size – part of a diversified farming operation Primarily concerned with lamb production Maternal lines for prolific and heavy milking are mated to sire lines for fast growing and muscular carcasses to maximize pounds of high quality market lambs
What are the key points about Lamb Feedlot?
Lamb Feedlot Intensively managed system where lambs are concentrated in a small area and fed diets that vary from 30-90% concentrate (either corn or milo) All of the feed is harvested then brought directly to the lamb Colorado is the leading lamb state
What are the key points about Southwestern Range Operations?
Southwestern Range Operations Usually use fine-wool type ewes Sheep are adaptable to the environmental conditions Produce high quality fine-wool fleeces and fast growing lambs Major impact factors: Predators Prices for lambs and wool
More lessons from this document
- Ufugaji wa Kondoo, Mbuzi, Kuku, Nguruwe na Ng'ombe — Part 1
- Ufugaji wa Kondoo, Mbuzi, Kuku, Nguruwe na Ng'ombe — Part 2
- Ufugaji wa Kondoo, Mbuzi, Kuku, Nguruwe na Ng'ombe — Part 3
- Ufugaji wa Kondoo, Mbuzi, Kuku, Nguruwe na Ng'ombe — Part 4
- Ufugaji wa Kondoo, Mbuzi, Kuku, Nguruwe na Ng'ombe — Part 5
Conclusion
The important points in Sheep Production Systems should be reviewed alongside the definitions, examples and comparisons given above. Continue with the other four articles to cover the rest of the source material.