click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Sheep Terms
ANSI
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Normal Temperature | 102.3 |
| Act of Parturition | Lambing |
| General Latin Term | Ovine |
| Genus | Ovis |
| species | aries |
| Groups | Flock |
| Mature Female after Parturition | Ewe |
| Mature Male | Ram/Buck |
| Neutered Male | Wether |
| Newborn | Lamb |
| Young Female | Ewe lamb |
| Young Male | Ram lamb |
| Length of Estrous Cycle | 13-19 days |
| Length of Estrus | 18-48 hours |
| Length of Gestation | 148 days |
| Normal Pulse Rate | 70-80 |
| Normal Respiration Rate | 16-24 |