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13 Cards in this Set
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scientific name for sheep
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ovis aries
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scientific name for goats
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capra hircus
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when were the peak sheep #s in the US?
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1880-1940
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when was there a steady decline in sheep #s?
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1950-1995
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when did sheep #s stabilize?
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1996-2000
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when did sheep prices increase?
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2001-present
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when were angora and spanish goats predominant?
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1920-1990
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when were boer goats introduced from south africa?
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1990-2000
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when were boer goats predominant?
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2001-present
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__________ is #1 state in lamb feeding
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Colorado
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the two states _______ and _______ follow the #1 state
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Texas and California
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5 reasons for increase in demand for sheep
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increase in ethnic populations. more sold in non-traditional channels. non-traditional markets have had an impact on normal production schemes. very little marketing in this industry. variation in product that is desired by different consumers
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_________ is international sheep leader
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new zealand
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