Sheep and Goats Matching
| What should you feed sheep and goats? |
| Good hay, Grains and Concentrates (Barley, oats and wheat, etc..) free-choice salt and mineral supplements |
| Sheep are susceptible to what type of toxicity? What are some symptoms? |
| Copper; severe gastroenteritis with hemorrhagic diarrhea |
| Why must there be good ventilation in the pens/enclosures? |
| To avoid ammonia build-up. |
| Where do you auscultate the lungs? |
| Between 5th and 11th ribs. |
| Sheep gestation is how long? |
| Why is adequate feeder space required for goats? |
| Due to their social hierarchy and aggressiveness. |
| Where do you auscultate the heart? |
| At the 4th and 5th intercostal space. |
| Growers need how much protein? |
| What does "lambing" mean? |
| Housing for small ruminants require: |
| Windbreak in the cooler months and shade or shelter from the sun in the warmer months. |
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