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   4 days ago · Sheep ( pl.: sheep) or domestic sheep ( Ovis aries) are a domesticated, ruminant mammal typically kept as livestock. Although the term sheep can apply to other species in the genus Ovis, in everyday usage it almost always refers to domesticated sheep.

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2. ielc.libguides.com › sdzg › factsheetsTaxonomy & History - Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis) Fact ...

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   May 7, 2024 · Cowan’s 1940 nomenclature of North American mountain sheep recognizes 2 species: Thinhorn sheep (Ovis dalli) and Bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis). Seven subspecies of mountain sheep are listed: auduboni, californiana, canadensis, cremnobates, mexicana, nelsoni, weemsi.

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   Is ovine obstetrics a problem?

   • Ovine obstetrics can be problematic. By selectively breeding ewes that produce multiple offspring with higher birth weights for generations, sheep producers have inadvertently caused some domestic sheep to have difficulty lambing; balancing ease of lambing with high productivity is one of the dilemmas of sheep breeding.

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   Are domestic sheep different from wild ovines?

   • Another trait unique to domestic sheep as compared to wild ovines is their wide variation in color. Wild sheep are largely variations of brown hues, and variation within species is extremely limited. Colors of domestic sheep range from pure white to dark chocolate brown, and even spotted or piebald.

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   Is ovine rinderpest a wasting disease?

   • Ovine Johne's disease is a wasting disease that affects young sheep. Bluetongue disease is an insect-borne illness causing fever and inflammation of the mucous membranes. Ovine rinderpest (or peste des petits ruminants) is a highly contagious and often fatal viral disease affecting sheep and goats.

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   What are Ovine symbols in Judaism?

   • Ovine symbols—such as the ceremonial blowing of a shofar —still find a presence in modern Judaic traditions. Collectively, followers of Christianity are often referred to as a flock, with Christ as the Good Shepherd, and sheep are an element in the Christian iconography of the birth of Jesus.

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   3 days ago · Contents. Jupiter (god) Jupiter ( Latin: Iūpiter or Iuppiter, [14] from Proto-Italic *djous "day, sky" + *patēr "father", thus " sky father " Greek: Δίας or Ζεύς ), [15] also known as Jove ( gen. Iovis [ˈjɔwɪs] ), is the god of the sky and thunder, and king of the gods in ancient Roman religion and mythology.

5. ielc.libguides.com › sdzg › factsheetsPopulation & Conservation Status - Bighorn Sheep (Ovis ...

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   May 7, 2024 · Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis) Population Status. More recent population estimates (Festa-Bianchet 2008; Wilson and Mittermeier 2015) Canada: about 15,600 individuals. United States: about 42,700 individuals. Only rough population estimates available for Mexico. About 6,700 individuals. 2,500 in Baja California.

6. ielc.libguides.com › sdzg › factsheetsLibGuides: Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis) Fact Sheet ...

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   May 7, 2024 · Reproduction. Birth rates and lamb survival vary with the quality of food supply available. Rates vary significantly among ewe groups in the desert region from 8 lambs: 100 ewes to 100 lambs: 100 ewes. Breeding and parturition periods of desert bighorns more lengthy than northern species.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › OvisOvis - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   5 days ago · Definitions of Ovis. noun. sheep. synonyms: genus Ovis. see more.