Sheep and Goat Production: Sheep Care, Predator Control and Ageing (Part 4)
Explore “Sheep Care, Predator Control and Ageing” in this Sheep and Goat Production lesson. Part 4 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
- Crutching and Facing
- Drenching and Spraying
- Predator Control
- Working dogs
- How do you age sheep and goats?
Contents
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- Crutching and Facing
- Drenching and Spraying
- Predator Control
- Working dogs
- How do you age sheep and goats?
- Breeding Sheep
- Fleece crimp examples
- Wool Production
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Read the original source document
Ufugaji wa Kondoo, Mbuzi, Kuku, Nguruwe na Ng’ombe: original teaching slides for this study series.
Crutching and Facing
Crutching and Facing Crutching is shearing of wool from the reproductive area and mammary system of ewes before parturition Keeps area free of dirt and fecal matter Facing is shearing of the wool from the facial area Prevents obstruction of vision
Drenching and Spraying
Drenching and Spraying Drenching and spraying are for the removal of internal and external parasites
Predator Control
Predator Control Sheep and goats have many predators Mountain lions Putting different animals in the same paddocks or pens can help protect the sheep or goat herd Great Pyrenees
Working dogs
Working dogs Border collies Australian shepherds
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How do you age sheep and goats?
How do you age sheep and goats? Use their teeth! All lamb’s teeth are small (baby teeth) Yearlings have two large incisors 2 year olds have two sets of large incisors 3 year olds have three sets of large incisors 4 year olds have a full mouth of large teeth
Breeding Sheep
Breeding Sheep Characteristics that are bred: Skeletal correctness Wide chest and ribcage Muscularity Fleece (density, fineness, uniformity of grade)
Fleece crimp examples
Fleece crimp examples Lamb Body Characteristic Areas
Wool Production
Wool Production Shearing – done in the spring and takes 2-3 minutes Grading – sorting wool according to fineness and length Packaging – each bale contains ~500 lbs Storage – bales are sampled and processed to determine wool yeild Marketing Manufacturing – sorted and cleaned before being processed into yarn
Review questions and answers
What are the key points about Crutching and Facing?
Crutching and Facing Crutching is shearing of wool from the reproductive area and mammary system of ewes before parturition Keeps area free of dirt and fecal matter Facing is shearing of the wool from the facial area Prevents obstruction of vision
What are the key points about Drenching and Spraying?
Drenching and Spraying Drenching and spraying are for the removal of internal and external parasites
What are the key points about Predator Control?
Predator Control Sheep and goats have many predators Mountain lions Putting different animals in the same paddocks or pens can help protect the sheep or goat herd Great Pyrenees
What are the key points about How do you age sheep and goats??
How do you age sheep and goats? Use their teeth! All lamb’s teeth are small (baby teeth) Yearlings have two large incisors 2 year olds have two sets of large incisors 3 year olds have three sets of large incisors 4 year olds have a full mouth of large teeth
What are the key points about Breeding Sheep?
Breeding Sheep Characteristics that are bred: Skeletal correctness Wide chest and ribcage Muscularity Fleece (density, fineness, uniformity of grade)
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 How do you age sheep and goats? 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.