1.) What is the purpose of the OSU Sheep/Goat Center?
2.) General Management
a. What breed(s) of sheep does OSU raise? OSU also has a group goats. What type of goat is this and what is the specific breed is this?
b. What is the purpose of a dodge chute?
c. When are the sheep at OSU sheared?
3.) Breeding and Lambing
a. What time of year will the ewes give birth?
b. Describe the purpose of a Jug Pen and why it is used. How long will the ewe and lambs stay in the Jug Pen?
c. What is a creep pen and why is it used?
d. After lambs are a few days old several management practices will be performed.
i. What type of identification are the lambs provided with?
ii. Why are the lambs tails docked?
iii. CD/T vaccinations are given as well as a Bo-Se injection. Why is Bo-Se given?
e. A trio of ewes have a red mark on their rump. Why is this?
4.) Predators
a. How do sheep/goats defend themselves? What method of protection against predators does OSU rely on? What is the most common predator of sheep/goats?
b. What are examples of livestock guardian animals?
5.) Tool ID
a. Five tools or pieces of equipment commonly used in the sheep and goat industry will be shown and described. Name each tool and explain what purpose or function it has.
6.) Name two things you learned or found interesting during the tour of the OSU Sheep/Goat Center.