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| What are some consumer influences in the sheep industry? |
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Definition
| Immigration, consumption, environment/animal welfare, locally sourced, thirst for knowledge from consumers |
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| What is the trend in carcass sizes? |
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Definition
| We are moving toward larger carcasses |
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| What are the three major countries for sheep production? |
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Definition
| New Zealand, Australia, and China |
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| What are some differences between sheep and beef production? |
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Definition
- shorter gestation
- greater feed efficiency
- more labour required
- agribusiness (not as easily serviced) |
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| What are the drivers of the sheep industry? |
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Definition
- financial
- marketing
- energy
- labour
- competition |
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Term
| What are some common breeds used for wool? |
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Definition
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| True or False: Lean growth is not as efficient as fat growth |
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Definition
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| What are three strategies to maximize lean growth? |
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Definition
- limit grain and hay
- dilute grain ration with forage (e.g. hay/silage)
- use low-energy grains |
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Term
| What is restricted feeding? |
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Definition
Hand fed, not free choice
- good, b/c limits access |
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Term
| What are some components of TMR Lamb Finishing Rations |
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Definition
| Corn, silage, barley, wheat, haylage, canola, linseed |
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Term
| What are some predictions for the sheep industry? |
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Definition
- more direct sales to packers
- greater divergence b/w pasture lambing and accelerated systems
- sheep faming will be in less valued agricultured areas
- increased cost of production
- majority of producers will still work off-farm full-time
- predation management will need to improve |
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| What are some challenges facing the sheep industry? |
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Definition
- predators
- land prices
- knowledgeable shepherds |
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