Sheep shaped human history for 12,000 years. Scientists traced their migration, domestication, and genetic evolution.

That’s the situation facing farmers who are voting with their chequebooks by paying a premium for these new self-shedding ...

e.g. mutton and wool, or mutton and milk. Hair Sheep breeds include: Dorper, Persian Black Head, Red Masai and their crosses with local stock. Wool and Dual purpose breeds include: Merino ...

Originally, Skinner said the sheep were known as a dual-purpose breed, as they were raised for meat and wool, but they live a different life in the U.S. The Valais Blacknose sheep imported and ...

26. Known for their fluffy wool and friendly demeanor, the breed has captivated visitors and livestock enthusiasts alike. The Valais Blacknose is considered one of the rarest sheep breeds in the ...

Artificial insemination technology, currently used to improve breeds of cattle in the country, will now also be used for ...