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Created By: Kenneth Geuns Updated By: Megan Kay Introduction to Sheep Selection

Objectives Discuss criteria sheep selection. Identify structural correctness and reproductive correctness. Evaluate the frame and growth, breed differences, muscle, volume and growth.

Criteria for Sheep Selection Soundness Structural Reproductive Frame and Growth Volume and Capacity Muscle Breed Character

Structural Correctness Correct joint angles Shoulder, knee, hock and pastern Strong top Level rump structure Large, square foot Adequate bone

Structurally Correct Ram

Structural Incorrectness

Reproductive Correctness Developed vulva on females Correct testicle development and shape on males

Frame and Growth Larger framed sheep will be later maturing and stay leaner Larger framed sheep will be growthier Long fronted, long necked desirable Correct frontends most critical in sheep Smooth shoulder Correct neck - shoulder junction

Large framed Long bodied Small framed Short bodied

Breed Differences Southdown Cheviot

Volume and Capacity Critical for feeding and breeding capacity Fleshing ability critical in ewe flock Deep, bold sprung rib cage Wide chested and wide based

Volume and Capacity

Muscle Evaluated through the rump and top Critical in all meat animal production

Breed Character More highly emphasized than on hogs or cattle Subjective evaluation on many breeds

Suffolk Breed Character Black head and legs free from wool Long, pendulous bell-shaped ear Roman nose

Review Discuss criteria sheep selection. Identify structural correctness and reproductive correctness. Evaluate the frame and growth, breed differences, muscle, volume and growth.