Nutrition and Feeding of Sheep Crossword Introduction to Livestock & Companion Animals

Success in the sheep enterprise can be measured by the percentage of lambs raised and the __________ of lamb marketed.
In terms of feeding, goats tend to thrive in more __________ terrains than sheep.
Nearly 100% of a sheep’s diet is made up of _______________.
Sheep may also be given _______________ with protein, minerals, and vitamins as part of their diet.
Sheep have a __________ digestive system that allows for the use of pasture and hay.
Sheep do best on quality __________ and hay.
Sheep are not fed __________ except just before and immediately following lambing.
When feeding on luchs, green pasture, sheep may go for __________ without drinking water.
Sheep, like other animals, require __________ basic nutrients.
Sheep obtain water not only from obvious sources, but also from feed, __________, and snow.
Energy, which comes from __________ and fats is provided chiefly by pasture, hay, and silage.
The average sheep needs one __________ of water per day.
Good drinking water is __________.
__________ is considered one of four sources of protein for sheep.
Sheep need high levels of __________ because they produce wood, which is made up of this.
__________ is an example of a macromineral that sheep require.
A mineral deficiency that may be experienced by range sheep is a __________ deficiency.
All of the fat-soluble __________ A, D, E, and K are required by sheep.
__________ __________ concentrate is often used with lambs being raised for show.
__________ is an example of a micromineral that sheep require.
Corn, oats, wheat, etc. may be added to the feed ration during times of __________, overgrazing, or snow-covered pastures.