🐑 Part 1: Breed Identification

1. Which of the following is a key meat sheep breed in Australia? (Circle one)

Dorper

Angus

Holstein

Brahman

2. The Suffolk breed is known for which characteristics? (Check all that apply)

Fast growth rate

Good meat quality

Black face and legs

Poor feed conversion

3. Circle the breed that is best adapted to hot, arid climates:

Border Leicester

Dorper

Romney

Corriedale

🌡️ Part 2: Climate and Regional Suitability

4. Fill in the blanks about breed adaptations:

The _____________ breed was developed in South Africa and is well-suited to Australia's _____________ regions because of its heat tolerance and ability to shed its _____________ naturally. This breed requires less _____________ than wool breeds, making it ideal for areas with limited water resources.

5. Match each breed with its most suitable Australian climate zone:

1. Dorper

2. Suffolk

3. Border Leicester

A. Cool temperate regions

B. Hot, arid areas

C. Moderate rainfall areas

6. List two reasons why the Dorper breed is popular in northern Australia:

💰 Part 3: Market Considerations

7. Which factors influence breed selection for meat production? (Check all that apply)

Growth rate

Feed conversion efficiency

Meat quality

Wool colour

Disease resistance

Market demand

8. Complete the sentence about export markets:

Australian meat sheep breeds must meet _____________ standards for export markets, particularly in terms of _____________ size, _____________ quality, and consistent _____________ supply throughout the year.

9. Explain why breed selection affects farm profitability: