PPT-Types and Breeds of Sheep

Classification of US sheep breeds by wool or coat type This listing is intended to help identify the types and breeds of sheep This listing is to aid users of this information in identifying breeds . Barbado. Developed in Texas. Cross of Barbados . Blackbelly. and . Rambouillet. Tan. , tan with a pale or black . belly, . or pied. Primarily used as trophy game due to its large curled horns. Columbia. and . Goat Breeds. Hair, Meat, and Dairy Types. US Sheep Breeds. Meat Breeds. Ewe Breeds. Dual Purpose Breeds. Wool Breeds. Hair Breeds. Five Classifications. - 26 – 30 Breeds in US. - Only 8- 10 Industry Impact. Animal Science. Dairy Breeds and Selection. Dairy Breeds and Selection. Overview. Major Breeds of Dairy Cattle. Dairy Terms and Definitions. Parts of a Dairy Cow. Dairy Traits and Selection. Judging Contests. Each breed for each species has characteristics and attributes that make it popular in general and for specific purposes such as reproductive qualities versus meat qualities versus other production qualities.. Animal Science. What do we use sheep for?. Meat. Wool. Dairy. Meat. Most sheep in the U.S. are raised for meat.. Lamb. Less than one year of age.. ~200 million pounds are sold annually in U.S.. Mutton. Abyssinian. Short Haired. Medium Sized. Ticked coats. Common colors: Ruddy, Red, Blue and Cream. Burmese. Shorthair. Round head and eyes. Many colors are recognized, but the most common ones are:. . Cross of Barbados . Blackbelly. and . Rambouillet. Tan. , tan with a pale or black . belly, . or pied. Primarily used as trophy game due to its large curled horns. Columbia. Developed in the United States. Industry. Domesticated . fowl raised for meat and/or eggs. Primary s. pecies used in US Poultr. y industry:. Chickens (meat and eggs). Turkeys (meat). Other species include:. Ducks. Geese. Quail. Phesant. Introduction. The various kinds of livestock reared are of different types and breeds.. The term . types. of dairy cattle refer to the purpose of which the animal is kept.. For cattle, there are the breeds for milk, beef breeds for meat and dual purpose breeds for both milk and meat production.. Marković, B., Z. Antunović, J. Novoselec, M. Marković and Ž. Klir, 2013. Comparison oft he exterior characteristics of the endangered sheep breeds in Montenegro and Republic of Croatia. n: 10 Inte LIVESTOCK BREEDSTHE MBORORO IS PERFECTLY ADAPTED TO LONG MARCHES ITS LYRE-SHAPED HORNS ARE HIGHLY PRIZED BYTHEIR OWNERSTHE WELL NEAR KABELEWA VILLAGE chap03livestock25 7-02-2008 1317 Pagina 86ZEBU You should be able to:. Identify and give characteristics of common sheep breeds.. Discuss management practices for: . handling and housing.. . optimal animal health and welfare. slurry/farmyard manure. Dairy farming. Hog and pig farming. Sheep and goat farming. Poultry and egg production. Animal aquaculture. Sheep and Goat Production . Breeds. Production systems. Management practices. Breeding sheep and goats. Presented by Dr. Bill . Lamberson. University of Missouri . Background. Changes in the pork industry . Vertical integration. Use of limited number of breeds on a large scale. Consumer demand for lean, uniform product.