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JordanSheep have a multi-compartment stomach that allows for the fermentation of grass, a process that is less efficient compared to ruminants like cattle which have a more efficient digestive system. Additionally, sheep have lower feed intake capacity and lower growth rates compared to other livestock species.
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Why are cows so inefficient at converting grass into beef?
Grass, which is eaten by the cow, is used as an energy source for building and repairing body tissues like muscles, metabolizable energy, reproduction, etc. Thus grass doesn't go directly into meat production of the cow, which is why it seems like the cow is "so inefficient" at converting grass into meat. Grass is also a coarser plant material and is not a concentrated ration, which compounds the reason for grass being "inefficient" at being converted into meat. Typically 20% of what the cow consumes of grass and roughage is used as energy. The other 80% is released as "waste" back to the soil for plants to reuse and get their fertilizer from. Quite frankly, if you want something more efficient than the cow, the man-made combine-harvester is the most efficient machine at harvesting grasses. It utilizes 90% of the grass harvested "converting" it into grain. But by no means will you get meat from it.
What do you call the meat of sheep?
it depends how old it is. If it's a baby sheep it's called Lamb, if it's a fully-grown sheep it's called Mutton. Lamb is usually more popular because the meat is younger and fresher.
If I eat baby sheep is there any special name for the meat?
Yes, meat from baby sheep is commonly called lamb. The meat from younger sheep is typically more tender and has a milder flavor compared to meat from older sheep, which is known as mutton.
What is meat from a sheep older than one year?
Meat from a sheep older than one year is referred to as mutton. Mutton has a stronger flavor and can be tougher compared to lamb meat from younger sheep. It is commonly used in stews and slow-cooked dishes to tenderize the meat.
What is young one of a sheep?
A young sheep is referred to as a "lamb" until it reaches 20 weeks. After that, it is usually referred to as simply "sheep". For the meat of sheep: "lamb" is the meat from sheep under 1 year of age "hogget" is meat from a juvenile 1 year of age but not yet adult "mutton" is meat from an adult sheep See the appended link for more definitions of sheep by age.
