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<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed?
|a1= Scottish Blackface
|l1=Hill Breeds#Scottish Blackface
|q2= Is this breed classified as a (i) Hill, (ii) Longwool, (iii) Longwool Crossbred, (iv) Shortwool Ewe or (v) Terminal Sire breed?
|a2= (i) hill
|l2=Hill Breeds#Scottish Blackface
|q3= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?
|a3= Great Britain
|l3= Hill Breeds#Scottish Blackface
|q4= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a4=
*can also be sub-divided into 3 types, which differ slightly in size and appearance – the types are known as Perth, Lanark and Northumberland
*outstanding qualities of the breed are survivability/hardiness, adaptability and versatility
*excellent mothers and will protect their lambs against predators
*Once settled, the stock rarely leave their own area or mix with sheep from other areas which reduces the need for expensive fencing (a practice known as hefting)
*large horns, a roman nose, and unusual black and white facial markings
*legs are usually black or black and white and are free from wool
*fleece is white, long and coarse
|l4=Hill Breeds#Scottish Blackface
</FlashCard>
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed?
|a1= Swaledale
|l1=Hill Breeds#Swaledale
|q2= Is this breed classified as a (i) Hill, (ii) Longwool, (iii) Longwool Crossbred, (iv) Shortwool Ewe or (v) Terminal Sire breed?
|a2= (i) hill
|l2=Hill Breeds#Swaledale
|q3= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?
|a3= Great Britain, specifically the Yorkshire valley of Swaledale
|l3= Hill Breeds#Swaledale
|q4= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a4=
* upper part of a Swaledale face is dark complexioned while the muzzle is white/grey or mealy in colour
*large, curled horns
* fleece is thick and white while their legs are grey or mottled in colour and are free from wool
*excellent mothers and are known for being able to rear lambs well, even in adverse conditions
|l4= Hill Breeds#Swaledale
</FlashCard>
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed?
|a1= Cheviot
|l1=Hill Breeds#Cheviot
|q2= Is this breed classified as a (i) Hill, (ii) Longwool, (iii) Longwool Crossbred, (iv) Shortwool Ewe or (v) Terminal Sire breed?
|a2= (i) hill
|l2=Hill Breeds#Cheviot
|q3= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?
|a3= Great Britain, specifically the Cheviot hills in the Scottish Borders
|l3= Hill Breeds#Cheviot
|q4= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a4=
*North Country Cheviot is the largest of the UK hill breeds
*dense, firm white fleece covering except for their head and legs
*Rams may have horns while the ewes are usually polled
* hardy and has very strong maternal instincts
l4= Hill Breeds#Cheviot
</FlashCard>
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed?
|a1= Welsh Mountain
|l1=Hill Breeds#Welsh Mountain
|q2= Is this breed classified as a (i) Hill, (ii) Longwool, (iii) Longwool Crossbred, (iv) Shortwool Ewe or (v) Terminal Sire breed?
|a2= (i) Hill
|l2=Hill Breeds#Welsh Mountain
|q3= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?
|a3= Great Britain, specifically Wales
|l3= Hill Breeds#Welsh Mountain
|q4= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a4=
*typically smaller and more compact than other hill breeds
most common variation has white wool
*Bodies are compact and strong
*no wool covering on face or legs
*tails of Welsh Mountain sheep are left undocked
* fleece covering except for their head and legs
*Rams usually have horns while the ewes are usually polled
*bred to survive in harsh environments
|l4= Hill Breeds#Welsh Mountain
</FlashCard>
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed?
|a1= Border Leicester
|l1=Longwool Breeds#Border Leicester
|q2= Is this breed classified as a (i) Hill, (ii) Longwool, (iii) Longwool Crossbred, (iv) Shortwool Ewe or (v) Terminal Sire breed?
|a2= (ii) Longwool
|l2= Longwool Breeds#Border Leicester
|q3= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?
|a3= Great Britain, specifically the Scottish Borders and North England.
|l3= Longwool Breeds#Border Leicester
|q4= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a4=
*polled
*head is covered with short white hair (no wool)
*heavy, long fleece with a silvery and glistening appearance
*roman nose and large white ears
*good maternal instincts
*moderately prolific
|l4= Longwool Breeds#Border Leicester
</FlashCard>
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed?
|a1= Bluefaced Leicester
|l1=Longwool Breeds#Bluefaced Leicester
|q2= Is this breed classified as a (i) Hill, (ii) Longwool, (iii) Longwool Crossbred, (iv) Shortwool Ewe or (v) Terminal Sire breed?
|a2= (ii) Longwool
|l2= Longwool Breeds# Bluefaced Leicester
|q3= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?
|a3= Great Britain, specifically in the North of England
|l3= Longwool Breeds# Bluefaced Leicester
|q4= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a4=
*skin of head is blueish in colour which shows through the white hair covering the head
*longest bodied of the British sheep and have large ears and a roman nose
*polled
*heavy, long fleece with a silvery and glistening appearance
*Their fleece is the finest of the longwool breeds, and it is important that the wool be tightly purled, fine and open cleanly to the skin
*free of wool on their head, neck, belly and legs
*prolific and has very good milking ability to match this
|l4= Longwool Breeds# Bluefaced Leicester
</FlashCard>
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed?
|a1= Suffolk
|l1=Terminal Sire Breeds#Suffolk
|q2= Is this breed classified as a (i) Hill, (ii) Longwool, (iii) Longwool Crossbred, (iv) Shortwool Ewe or (v) Terminal Sire breed?
|a2= (v) Terminal Sire
|l2=Terminal Sire Breeds#Suffolk
|q3= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?
|a3= Great Britain, specifically Southern England
|l3= Terminal Sire Breeds#Suffolk
|q4= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a4=
*distinctive black face with moderately long black ears and legs that are free from wool *white, short fleece with close fibre
*considered a Shortwool Ewe breed
*naturally polled
|l4= Terminal Sire Breeds#Suffolk
</FlashCard>
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed?
|a1= Dorset Down
|l1=Terminal Sire Breeds#Dorset Down
|q2= Is this breed classified as a (i) Hill, (ii) Longwool, (iii) Longwool Crossbred, (iv) Shortwool Ewe or (v) Terminal Sire breed?
|a2= (v) Terminal Sire
|l2= Terminal Sire Breeds# Dorset Down
|q3= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?
|a3= Great Britain, specifically Southern England
|l3= Terminal Sire Breeds# Dorset Down
|q4= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a4=
*shortwool
*polled
*dark colour on its face and lower legs
*white fleece round the cheeks, between the ears, on the forehead and down the legs
*ewes produce early maturing lambs
|l4= Terminal Sire Breeds# Dorset Down
</FlashCard>
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed?
|a1= Texel
|l1=Terminal Sire Breeds#Texel
|q2= Is this breed classified as a (i) Hill, (ii) Longwool, (iii) Longwool Crossbred, (iv) Shortwool Ewe or (v) Terminal Sire breed?
|a2= (v) Terminal Sire
|l2=Terminal Sire Breeds#Texel
|q3= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?
|a3= continental Europe, specifically Belgium
|l3= Terminal Sire Breeds#Texel
|q4= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a4=
*white-faced with no wool on its legs or head
* black, blue or brown shading or patches on the head
*distinct short and wide face with a black nose
*widely placed short ears and black hooves
*large, double-muscled hindquarters/gigots
|l4= Terminal Sire Breeds#Texel
</FlashCard>
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed?
|a1= Charollais
|l1= Terminal Sire Breeds#Charollais
|q2= Is this breed classified as a (i) Hill, (ii) Longwool, (iii) Longwool Crossbred, (iv) Shortwool Ewe or (v) Terminal Sire breed?
|a2= (v) Terminal Sire
|l2=Terminal Sire Breeds#Charollais
|q3= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?
|a3= continental Europe, specifically France
|l3= Terminal Sire Breeds#Charollais
|q4= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a4=
*pink-grey skin on their faces, covered by white hair
*distinct feature of white flash, above each eye
*fleece is white or cream colour but is not found on their face or legs
*both sexes are naturally polled
*strong maternal traits, easy lambing and can produce fast growing, robust lambs
|l4= Terminal Sire Breeds#Charollais
</FlashCard>
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed?
|a1= Beltex
|l1= Terminal Sire Breeds#Beltex
|q2= Is this breed classified as a (i) Hill, (ii) Longwool, (iii) Longwool Crossbred, (iv) Shortwool Ewe or (v) Terminal Sire breed?
|a2= (v) Terminal Sire
|l2=Terminal Sire Breeds#Beltex
|q3= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?
|a3= continental Europe, specifically Belgium
|l3= Terminal Sire Breeds#Beltex
|q4= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a4=
*white-faced with no wool on its legs or head
*may have black, blue or brown shading or patches on the head
*distinct short and wide face with a black nose
*widely placed short ears and black hooves
*large, double-muscled hindquarters/gigots
|l4= Terminal Sire Breeds#Beltex
</FlashCard>
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed?
|a1= Lleyn
|l1= Shortwool Ewe Breeds#Lleyn
|q2= Is this breed classified as a (i) Hill, (ii) Longwool, (iii) Longwool Crossbred, (iv) Shortwool Ewe or (v) Terminal Sire breed?
|a2= (v) Shortwool Ewe
|l2=Shortwool Ewe Breeds#Lleyn
|q3= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?
|a3= Great Britain, specifically the Lleyn peninsula in Wales
|l3= Shortwool Ewe Breeds#Lleyn
|q4= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a4=
*naturally polled with a white or cream colour fleece
*versatility for lowland and upland
*head is cream/white in colour with a black nose and thick ears with black spots
|l4= Shortwool Ewe Breeds#Lleyn
</FlashCard>
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed?
|a1= Clun Forest
|l1= Shortwool Ewe Breeds#Clun Forest
|q2= Is this breed classified as a (i) Hill, (ii) Longwool, (iii) Longwool Crossbred, (iv) Shortwool Ewe or (v) Terminal Sire breed?
|a2= (v) Shortwool Ewe
|l2=Shortwool Ewe Breeds#Clun Forest
|q3= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?
|a3= Great Britain, specifically Shropshire in England
|l3= Shortwool Ewe Breeds#Clun Forest
|q4= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a4=
*distinct face that is dark rich in colour, narrow and free from wool; except for a wollen top knot on the top of the head
*black legs and feet, free from wool from hock down
*adaptable to variety of conditions
*docile, relatively easy care breed
|l4= Shortwool Ewe Breeds#Clun Forest
</FlashCard>
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed?
|a1= Scottish Mule
|l1= Longwool Crossbreed#Scottish Mule
|q2= Is this breed classified as a (i) Hill, (ii) Longwool, (iii) Longwool Crossbred, (iv) Shortwool Ewe or (v) Terminal Sire breed?
|a2= (iii) Longwool Crossbreed
|l2= Longwool Crossbreed#Scottish Mule
|q3= Name the sire and dam breeds of this crossbreed.
|a3= Bluefaced Leicester ram and Scottish Blackface ewe
|l3= Longwool Crossbreed#Scottish Mule
|q4= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a4=
*renowned for being of good size/frame, prolific with good milking ability and mothering instincts
*produce good sized lambs, especially when mated with a terminal sire breed
|l4= Longwool Crossbreed#Scottish Mule
</FlashCard>
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed?
|a1= North Country Mule
|l1= Longwool Crossbreed#North Country Mule
|q2= Is this breed classified as a (i) Hill, (ii) Longwool, (iii) Longwool Crossbred, (iv) Shortwool Ewe or (v) Terminal Sire breed?
|a2= (iii) Longwool Crossbreed
|l2= Longwool Crossbreed#North Country Mule
|q3= Name the sire and dam breeds of this crossbreed.
|a3= Bluefaced Leicester ram and either a Swaledale or Northumberland type Scottish Blackface ewe
|l3= Longwool Crossbreed#North Country Mule
|q4= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a4=
*renowned for being of good size/frame, prolific with good milking ability and mothering instincts
*produce good sized lambs, especially when mated with a terminal sire breed
|l4= Longwool Crossbreed#North Country Mule
</FlashCard>
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed?
|a1= Welsh Mule
|l1= Longwool Crossbreed#Welsh Mule
|q2= Is this breed classified as a (i) Hill, (ii) Longwool, (iii) Longwool Crossbred, (iv) Shortwool Ewe or (v) Terminal Sire breed?
|a2= (iii) Longwool Crossbreed
|l2= Longwool Crossbreed#Welsh Mule
|q3= Name the sire and dam breeds of this crossbreed.
|a3= Bluefaced Leicester ram and either a Welsh Mountain, Beulah or Welsh Hill Speckled-face ewe
|l3= Longwool Crossbreed#Welsh Mule
|q4= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a4=
*renowned for being of good size/frame, prolific with good milking ability and mothering instincts
*produce good sized lambs, especially when mated with a terminal sire breed
|l4= Longwool Crossbreed#Welsh Mule
</FlashCard>
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed?
|a1= Greyface
|l1= Longwool Crossbreed#Greyface
|q2= Is this breed classified as a (i) Hill, (ii) Longwool, (iii) Longwool Crossbred, (iv) Shortwool Ewe or (v) Terminal Sire breed?
|a2= (iii) Longwool Crossbreed
|l2= Longwool Crossbreed#Greyface
|q3= Name the sire and dam breeds of this crossbreed.
|a3= Border Leicester Ram and Scottish Blackface Ewe
|l3= Longwool Crossbreed#Greyface
|q4= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a4=
*renowned for being of good size/frame, prolific with good milking ability and mothering instincts
*produce good sized lambs, especially when mated with a terminal sire breed
|l4= Longwool Crossbreed#Greyface
</FlashCard>
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed?
|a1= Scottish Halfbred
|l1= Longwool Crossbreed#Scottish Halfbred
|q2= Is this breed classified as a (i) Hill, (ii) Longwool, (iii) Longwool Crossbred, (iv) Shortwool Ewe or (v) Terminal Sire breed?
|a2= (iii) Longwool Crossbreed
|l2= Longwool Crossbreed#Scottish Halfbred
|q3= Name the sire and dam breeds of this crossbreed.
|a3= Border Leicester ram and Cheviot ewe
|l3= Longwool Crossbreed#Scottish Halfbred
|q4= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a4=
*renowned for being of good size/frame, prolific with good milking ability and mothering instincts
*produce good sized lambs, especially when mated with a terminal sire breed
|l4= Longwool Crossbreed#Scottish Halfbred
</FlashCard>
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed?
|a1= Welsh Halfbred
|l1= Longwool Crossbreed#Welsh Halfbred
|q2= Is this breed classified as a (i) Hill, (ii) Longwool, (iii) Longwool Crossbred, (iv) Shortwool Ewe or (v) Terminal Sire breed?
|a2= (iii) Longwool Crossbreed
|l2= Longwool Crossbreed#Welsh Halfbred
|q3= Name the sire and dam breeds of this crossbreed.
|a3= Border Leicester ram and Welsh Mountain Ewe
|l3= Longwool Crossbreed#Welsh Halfbred
|q4= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a4=
*renowned for being of good size/frame, prolific with good milking ability and mothering instincts
*produce good sized lambs, especially when mated with a terminal sire breed
|l4= Longwool Crossbreed#Welsh Halfbred
</FlashCard>
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed?
|a1= English Halfbred
|l1= Longwool Crossbreed #English Halfbred
|q2= Is this breed classified as a (i) Hill, (ii) Longwool, (iii) Longwool Crossbred, (iv) Shortwool Ewe or (v) Terminal Sire breed?
|a2= (iii) Longwool Crossbreed
|l2= Longwool Crossbreed#Engish Halfbred
|q3= Name the sire and dam breeds of this crossbreed.
|a3= Border Leicester ram and Clun Forest Ewe
|l3= Longwool Crossbreed #English Halfbred
|q4= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a4=
*renowned for being of good size/frame, prolific with good milking ability and mothering instincts
*produce good sized lambs, especially when mated with a terminal sire breed
|l4= Longwool Crossbreed #English Halfbred
</FlashCard>
|q1= What is the name of this breed?
|a1= Scottish Blackface
|l1=Hill Breeds#Scottish Blackface
|q2= Is this breed classified as a (i) Hill, (ii) Longwool, (iii) Longwool Crossbred, (iv) Shortwool Ewe or (v) Terminal Sire breed?
|a2= (i) hill
|l2=Hill Breeds#Scottish Blackface
|q3= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?
|a3= Great Britain
|l3= Hill Breeds#Scottish Blackface
|q4= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a4=
*can also be sub-divided into 3 types, which differ slightly in size and appearance – the types are known as Perth, Lanark and Northumberland
*outstanding qualities of the breed are survivability/hardiness, adaptability and versatility
*excellent mothers and will protect their lambs against predators
*Once settled, the stock rarely leave their own area or mix with sheep from other areas which reduces the need for expensive fencing (a practice known as hefting)
*large horns, a roman nose, and unusual black and white facial markings
*legs are usually black or black and white and are free from wool
*fleece is white, long and coarse
|l4=Hill Breeds#Scottish Blackface
</FlashCard>
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed?
|a1= Swaledale
|l1=Hill Breeds#Swaledale
|q2= Is this breed classified as a (i) Hill, (ii) Longwool, (iii) Longwool Crossbred, (iv) Shortwool Ewe or (v) Terminal Sire breed?
|a2= (i) hill
|l2=Hill Breeds#Swaledale
|q3= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?
|a3= Great Britain, specifically the Yorkshire valley of Swaledale
|l3= Hill Breeds#Swaledale
|q4= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a4=
* upper part of a Swaledale face is dark complexioned while the muzzle is white/grey or mealy in colour
*large, curled horns
* fleece is thick and white while their legs are grey or mottled in colour and are free from wool
*excellent mothers and are known for being able to rear lambs well, even in adverse conditions
|l4= Hill Breeds#Swaledale
</FlashCard>
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed?
|a1= Cheviot
|l1=Hill Breeds#Cheviot
|q2= Is this breed classified as a (i) Hill, (ii) Longwool, (iii) Longwool Crossbred, (iv) Shortwool Ewe or (v) Terminal Sire breed?
|a2= (i) hill
|l2=Hill Breeds#Cheviot
|q3= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?
|a3= Great Britain, specifically the Cheviot hills in the Scottish Borders
|l3= Hill Breeds#Cheviot
|q4= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a4=
*North Country Cheviot is the largest of the UK hill breeds
*dense, firm white fleece covering except for their head and legs
*Rams may have horns while the ewes are usually polled
* hardy and has very strong maternal instincts
l4= Hill Breeds#Cheviot
</FlashCard>
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed?
|a1= Welsh Mountain
|l1=Hill Breeds#Welsh Mountain
|q2= Is this breed classified as a (i) Hill, (ii) Longwool, (iii) Longwool Crossbred, (iv) Shortwool Ewe or (v) Terminal Sire breed?
|a2= (i) Hill
|l2=Hill Breeds#Welsh Mountain
|q3= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?
|a3= Great Britain, specifically Wales
|l3= Hill Breeds#Welsh Mountain
|q4= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a4=
*typically smaller and more compact than other hill breeds
most common variation has white wool
*Bodies are compact and strong
*no wool covering on face or legs
*tails of Welsh Mountain sheep are left undocked
* fleece covering except for their head and legs
*Rams usually have horns while the ewes are usually polled
*bred to survive in harsh environments
|l4= Hill Breeds#Welsh Mountain
</FlashCard>
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed?
|a1= Border Leicester
|l1=Longwool Breeds#Border Leicester
|q2= Is this breed classified as a (i) Hill, (ii) Longwool, (iii) Longwool Crossbred, (iv) Shortwool Ewe or (v) Terminal Sire breed?
|a2= (ii) Longwool
|l2= Longwool Breeds#Border Leicester
|q3= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?
|a3= Great Britain, specifically the Scottish Borders and North England.
|l3= Longwool Breeds#Border Leicester
|q4= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a4=
*polled
*head is covered with short white hair (no wool)
*heavy, long fleece with a silvery and glistening appearance
*roman nose and large white ears
*good maternal instincts
*moderately prolific
|l4= Longwool Breeds#Border Leicester
</FlashCard>
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed?
|a1= Bluefaced Leicester
|l1=Longwool Breeds#Bluefaced Leicester
|q2= Is this breed classified as a (i) Hill, (ii) Longwool, (iii) Longwool Crossbred, (iv) Shortwool Ewe or (v) Terminal Sire breed?
|a2= (ii) Longwool
|l2= Longwool Breeds# Bluefaced Leicester
|q3= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?
|a3= Great Britain, specifically in the North of England
|l3= Longwool Breeds# Bluefaced Leicester
|q4= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a4=
*skin of head is blueish in colour which shows through the white hair covering the head
*longest bodied of the British sheep and have large ears and a roman nose
*polled
*heavy, long fleece with a silvery and glistening appearance
*Their fleece is the finest of the longwool breeds, and it is important that the wool be tightly purled, fine and open cleanly to the skin
*free of wool on their head, neck, belly and legs
*prolific and has very good milking ability to match this
|l4= Longwool Breeds# Bluefaced Leicester
</FlashCard>
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed?
|a1= Suffolk
|l1=Terminal Sire Breeds#Suffolk
|q2= Is this breed classified as a (i) Hill, (ii) Longwool, (iii) Longwool Crossbred, (iv) Shortwool Ewe or (v) Terminal Sire breed?
|a2= (v) Terminal Sire
|l2=Terminal Sire Breeds#Suffolk
|q3= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?
|a3= Great Britain, specifically Southern England
|l3= Terminal Sire Breeds#Suffolk
|q4= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a4=
*distinctive black face with moderately long black ears and legs that are free from wool *white, short fleece with close fibre
*considered a Shortwool Ewe breed
*naturally polled
|l4= Terminal Sire Breeds#Suffolk
</FlashCard>
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed?
|a1= Dorset Down
|l1=Terminal Sire Breeds#Dorset Down
|q2= Is this breed classified as a (i) Hill, (ii) Longwool, (iii) Longwool Crossbred, (iv) Shortwool Ewe or (v) Terminal Sire breed?
|a2= (v) Terminal Sire
|l2= Terminal Sire Breeds# Dorset Down
|q3= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?
|a3= Great Britain, specifically Southern England
|l3= Terminal Sire Breeds# Dorset Down
|q4= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a4=
*shortwool
*polled
*dark colour on its face and lower legs
*white fleece round the cheeks, between the ears, on the forehead and down the legs
*ewes produce early maturing lambs
|l4= Terminal Sire Breeds# Dorset Down
</FlashCard>
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed?
|a1= Texel
|l1=Terminal Sire Breeds#Texel
|q2= Is this breed classified as a (i) Hill, (ii) Longwool, (iii) Longwool Crossbred, (iv) Shortwool Ewe or (v) Terminal Sire breed?
|a2= (v) Terminal Sire
|l2=Terminal Sire Breeds#Texel
|q3= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?
|a3= continental Europe, specifically Belgium
|l3= Terminal Sire Breeds#Texel
|q4= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a4=
*white-faced with no wool on its legs or head
* black, blue or brown shading or patches on the head
*distinct short and wide face with a black nose
*widely placed short ears and black hooves
*large, double-muscled hindquarters/gigots
|l4= Terminal Sire Breeds#Texel
</FlashCard>
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed?
|a1= Charollais
|l1= Terminal Sire Breeds#Charollais
|q2= Is this breed classified as a (i) Hill, (ii) Longwool, (iii) Longwool Crossbred, (iv) Shortwool Ewe or (v) Terminal Sire breed?
|a2= (v) Terminal Sire
|l2=Terminal Sire Breeds#Charollais
|q3= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?
|a3= continental Europe, specifically France
|l3= Terminal Sire Breeds#Charollais
|q4= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a4=
*pink-grey skin on their faces, covered by white hair
*distinct feature of white flash, above each eye
*fleece is white or cream colour but is not found on their face or legs
*both sexes are naturally polled
*strong maternal traits, easy lambing and can produce fast growing, robust lambs
|l4= Terminal Sire Breeds#Charollais
</FlashCard>
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed?
|a1= Beltex
|l1= Terminal Sire Breeds#Beltex
|q2= Is this breed classified as a (i) Hill, (ii) Longwool, (iii) Longwool Crossbred, (iv) Shortwool Ewe or (v) Terminal Sire breed?
|a2= (v) Terminal Sire
|l2=Terminal Sire Breeds#Beltex
|q3= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?
|a3= continental Europe, specifically Belgium
|l3= Terminal Sire Breeds#Beltex
|q4= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a4=
*white-faced with no wool on its legs or head
*may have black, blue or brown shading or patches on the head
*distinct short and wide face with a black nose
*widely placed short ears and black hooves
*large, double-muscled hindquarters/gigots
|l4= Terminal Sire Breeds#Beltex
</FlashCard>
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed?
|a1= Lleyn
|l1= Shortwool Ewe Breeds#Lleyn
|q2= Is this breed classified as a (i) Hill, (ii) Longwool, (iii) Longwool Crossbred, (iv) Shortwool Ewe or (v) Terminal Sire breed?
|a2= (v) Shortwool Ewe
|l2=Shortwool Ewe Breeds#Lleyn
|q3= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?
|a3= Great Britain, specifically the Lleyn peninsula in Wales
|l3= Shortwool Ewe Breeds#Lleyn
|q4= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a4=
*naturally polled with a white or cream colour fleece
*versatility for lowland and upland
*head is cream/white in colour with a black nose and thick ears with black spots
|l4= Shortwool Ewe Breeds#Lleyn
</FlashCard>
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed?
|a1= Clun Forest
|l1= Shortwool Ewe Breeds#Clun Forest
|q2= Is this breed classified as a (i) Hill, (ii) Longwool, (iii) Longwool Crossbred, (iv) Shortwool Ewe or (v) Terminal Sire breed?
|a2= (v) Shortwool Ewe
|l2=Shortwool Ewe Breeds#Clun Forest
|q3= Did this breed originate in continental Europe or Great Britain?
|a3= Great Britain, specifically Shropshire in England
|l3= Shortwool Ewe Breeds#Clun Forest
|q4= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a4=
*distinct face that is dark rich in colour, narrow and free from wool; except for a wollen top knot on the top of the head
*black legs and feet, free from wool from hock down
*adaptable to variety of conditions
*docile, relatively easy care breed
|l4= Shortwool Ewe Breeds#Clun Forest
</FlashCard>
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed?
|a1= Scottish Mule
|l1= Longwool Crossbreed#Scottish Mule
|q2= Is this breed classified as a (i) Hill, (ii) Longwool, (iii) Longwool Crossbred, (iv) Shortwool Ewe or (v) Terminal Sire breed?
|a2= (iii) Longwool Crossbreed
|l2= Longwool Crossbreed#Scottish Mule
|q3= Name the sire and dam breeds of this crossbreed.
|a3= Bluefaced Leicester ram and Scottish Blackface ewe
|l3= Longwool Crossbreed#Scottish Mule
|q4= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a4=
*renowned for being of good size/frame, prolific with good milking ability and mothering instincts
*produce good sized lambs, especially when mated with a terminal sire breed
|l4= Longwool Crossbreed#Scottish Mule
</FlashCard>
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed?
|a1= North Country Mule
|l1= Longwool Crossbreed#North Country Mule
|q2= Is this breed classified as a (i) Hill, (ii) Longwool, (iii) Longwool Crossbred, (iv) Shortwool Ewe or (v) Terminal Sire breed?
|a2= (iii) Longwool Crossbreed
|l2= Longwool Crossbreed#North Country Mule
|q3= Name the sire and dam breeds of this crossbreed.
|a3= Bluefaced Leicester ram and either a Swaledale or Northumberland type Scottish Blackface ewe
|l3= Longwool Crossbreed#North Country Mule
|q4= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a4=
*renowned for being of good size/frame, prolific with good milking ability and mothering instincts
*produce good sized lambs, especially when mated with a terminal sire breed
|l4= Longwool Crossbreed#North Country Mule
</FlashCard>
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed?
|a1= Welsh Mule
|l1= Longwool Crossbreed#Welsh Mule
|q2= Is this breed classified as a (i) Hill, (ii) Longwool, (iii) Longwool Crossbred, (iv) Shortwool Ewe or (v) Terminal Sire breed?
|a2= (iii) Longwool Crossbreed
|l2= Longwool Crossbreed#Welsh Mule
|q3= Name the sire and dam breeds of this crossbreed.
|a3= Bluefaced Leicester ram and either a Welsh Mountain, Beulah or Welsh Hill Speckled-face ewe
|l3= Longwool Crossbreed#Welsh Mule
|q4= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a4=
*renowned for being of good size/frame, prolific with good milking ability and mothering instincts
*produce good sized lambs, especially when mated with a terminal sire breed
|l4= Longwool Crossbreed#Welsh Mule
</FlashCard>
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed?
|a1= Greyface
|l1= Longwool Crossbreed#Greyface
|q2= Is this breed classified as a (i) Hill, (ii) Longwool, (iii) Longwool Crossbred, (iv) Shortwool Ewe or (v) Terminal Sire breed?
|a2= (iii) Longwool Crossbreed
|l2= Longwool Crossbreed#Greyface
|q3= Name the sire and dam breeds of this crossbreed.
|a3= Border Leicester Ram and Scottish Blackface Ewe
|l3= Longwool Crossbreed#Greyface
|q4= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a4=
*renowned for being of good size/frame, prolific with good milking ability and mothering instincts
*produce good sized lambs, especially when mated with a terminal sire breed
|l4= Longwool Crossbreed#Greyface
</FlashCard>
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed?
|a1= Scottish Halfbred
|l1= Longwool Crossbreed#Scottish Halfbred
|q2= Is this breed classified as a (i) Hill, (ii) Longwool, (iii) Longwool Crossbred, (iv) Shortwool Ewe or (v) Terminal Sire breed?
|a2= (iii) Longwool Crossbreed
|l2= Longwool Crossbreed#Scottish Halfbred
|q3= Name the sire and dam breeds of this crossbreed.
|a3= Border Leicester ram and Cheviot ewe
|l3= Longwool Crossbreed#Scottish Halfbred
|q4= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a4=
*renowned for being of good size/frame, prolific with good milking ability and mothering instincts
*produce good sized lambs, especially when mated with a terminal sire breed
|l4= Longwool Crossbreed#Scottish Halfbred
</FlashCard>
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed?
|a1= Welsh Halfbred
|l1= Longwool Crossbreed#Welsh Halfbred
|q2= Is this breed classified as a (i) Hill, (ii) Longwool, (iii) Longwool Crossbred, (iv) Shortwool Ewe or (v) Terminal Sire breed?
|a2= (iii) Longwool Crossbreed
|l2= Longwool Crossbreed#Welsh Halfbred
|q3= Name the sire and dam breeds of this crossbreed.
|a3= Border Leicester ram and Welsh Mountain Ewe
|l3= Longwool Crossbreed#Welsh Halfbred
|q4= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a4=
*renowned for being of good size/frame, prolific with good milking ability and mothering instincts
*produce good sized lambs, especially when mated with a terminal sire breed
|l4= Longwool Crossbreed#Welsh Halfbred
</FlashCard>
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1= What is the name of this breed?
|a1= English Halfbred
|l1= Longwool Crossbreed #English Halfbred
|q2= Is this breed classified as a (i) Hill, (ii) Longwool, (iii) Longwool Crossbred, (iv) Shortwool Ewe or (v) Terminal Sire breed?
|a2= (iii) Longwool Crossbreed
|l2= Longwool Crossbreed#Engish Halfbred
|q3= Name the sire and dam breeds of this crossbreed.
|a3= Border Leicester ram and Clun Forest Ewe
|l3= Longwool Crossbreed #English Halfbred
|q4= What are the characteristics that define this breed?
|a4=
*renowned for being of good size/frame, prolific with good milking ability and mothering instincts
*produce good sized lambs, especially when mated with a terminal sire breed
|l4= Longwool Crossbreed #English Halfbred
</FlashCard>