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Grade 12 Agriculture unit 7: Sheep and Goat Production and Management

Everything here is for unit 7 of the Grade 12 Agriculture textbook: what the chapter covers, the short notes, practice questions with their answers, and the lesson video where one exists.

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Ethiopia's sheep and goats, each fitted to its land · 4 min · 2 past exam questions worked through

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What unit 7 covers

  1. 1.Sheep and goat breeds and selection
  2. 2.Sheep and goat feeds and feeding
  3. 3.Sheep and goat housing
  4. 4.Sheep and goat meat and milk production

Short notes for unit 7

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BreedSpeciesPrimary PurposeKey Characteristic
MenzSheepWool and meatTwinning up to 60%
AfarSheepMeatDrought tolerant
DorperSheepMeatBlack head, white body
AwassiSheepMeat and dairyLactation over 300 L
BoerGoatMeatWhite body, brown head
Anglo-NubianGoatMeat and milkDual purpose upgrade

When you use it

Use to compare indigenous and exotic breeds of sheep and goats by their origin, purpose, and distinguishing traits.

Watch out

Do not confuse the dual purpose Anglo-Nubian goat with the meat-specific Boer goat.

Drafted from Grade 12 Agriculture, pages 128-149, then checked twice before it went up

TermSpeciesSex and Stage
EweSheepMature female
RamSheepMale over 12 months
LambSheepUnder 12 months
DoeGoatMature female
BuckGoatIntact male

When you use it

Use when classifying sheep and goats by age, sex, and reproductive status.

Watch out

Do not call a male sheep under 12 months a ram. It is a lamb until it reaches one year of age.

Drafted from Grade 12 Agriculture, pages 128-149, then checked twice before it went up

Practice questions on unit 7

10 multiple-choice questions written against this chapter, each with its answer and the reason. Try one before you open the answer.

Question 1

What is the correct term for a mature adult female sheep?

  1. A.Doe
  2. B.Ewe
  3. C.Buck
  4. D.Lamb
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Answer: B Ewe

Why

According to the text, a mature adult female sheep is called an ewe. A mature female goat is called a doe.

Question 2

Which indigenous Ethiopian sheep breed is known for producing coarse wool used to weave blankets and traditional "Burnos" garments?

  1. A.Afar sheep
  2. B.Dorper sheep
  3. C.Menz sheep
  4. D.Arsi-Bale sheep
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Answer: C Menz sheep

Why

Menz sheep are the most prominent coarse wool-bearing sheep in Ethiopia. Their wool yield is sheared twice a year and is used for "Burnos" and coarse blanket weaving.

Question 3

According to the textbook, what is the milk yield of an average Awassi ewe during a single 210-day lactation period?

  1. A.Over 300 liters
  2. B.Around 50 liters
  3. C.Over 900 liters
  4. D.Less than 10 liters
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Answer: A Over 300 liters

Why

Awassi sheep have dairy potential, and an average ewe has single lactations of over 300 liters per 210 days of lactation.

Question 4

Compared to sheep under extensive conditions, what is a distinctive feeding habit of goats?

  1. A.Goats eat only one single type of pasture grass
  2. B.Goats are more selective and browse more
  3. C.Goats cannot select their feed in open pasture
  4. D.Goats consume significantly less variety than sheep
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Answer: B Goats are more selective and browse more

Why

Goats prefer a wide variety of feedstuffs and are more selective and browse more than sheep, especially under extensive conditions.

Question 5

Which combination of physical characteristics is typical of the Afar (Adali) sheep breed?

  1. A.Solid blond color, small ears, and thick fat on the brisket
  2. B.Black head, white body, and absence of horns in all males
  3. C.Heavy woolly fleece sheared twice a year and long ears
  4. D.Short hair, large drooping ears, and absence of fat tail
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Answer: A Solid blond color, small ears, and thick fat on the brisket

Why

Afar sheep are small-sized, hardy sheep with small ears, dewclaws, thick layers of fat on the brisket, and a predominant solid blond coat color.

Question 6

What is a notable reproductive characteristic of female Arsi-Bale goats?

  1. A.They only give birth to single kids
  2. B.They are noted for twin and multiple kidding
  3. C.They reproduce only once every four years
  4. D.They have a low fertility rate under 10 percent
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Answer: B They are noted for twin and multiple kidding

Why

Female Arsi-Bale goats are widely known for their twin and multiple kidding ability.

Question 7

The Dorper sheep is a fast-growing meat breed developed in South Africa by crossing which two breeds?

  1. A.Dorset Horn and Blackhead Persian
  2. B.Merino and Awassi
  3. C.Jamnapari and Zaraiby
  4. D.Africander and Menz
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Answer: A Dorset Horn and Blackhead Persian

Why

The Dorper was developed in South Africa as a crossbred between the Dorset Horn and Blackhead Persian breeds.

Question 8

Which organization introduced the Anglo-Nubian goat breed to Ethiopia to upgrade Hararghe Highland goats for milk production?

  1. A.ESGPIP
  2. B.FARM-Africa
  3. C.FAO
  4. D.World Bank
Show the answer and why

Answer: B FARM-Africa

Why

Anglo-Nubians were introduced to Ethiopia through FARM-Africa to upgrade Hararghe Highland goats for milk production.

Question 9

In their arid natural habitat, how frequently are Afar goats typically watered?

  1. A.Every three or four days
  2. B.Twice every day
  3. C.Every two weeks
  4. D.Once a month
Show the answer and why

Answer: A Every three or four days

Why

Afar goats are well adapted to arid environments where they are watered every three or four days.

Question 10

What are the maximum body weights of adult male and female Boer goats, respectively?

  1. A.Up to 130 kg for males and 80 kg for females
  2. B.Up to 80 kg for males and 130 kg for females
  3. C.Up to 42 kg for males and 30 kg for females
  4. D.Up to 64 kg for males and 35 kg for females
Show the answer and why

Answer: A Up to 130 kg for males and 80 kg for females

Why

According to the text, male and female Boer goats can weigh up to 130 kg and 80 kg, respectively.

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The textbook pages for unit 7

Unit 7 runs from page 135 to page 158 of the Ministry of Education edition.

Ministry of Education edition, English, 302 pages

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