Studies of domestic animals are performed on breeds, but a breed does not necessarily equate to a genetically defined population. The division of sheep from three native and four modern Baltic ...

Over the centuries a spectrum of breeds has evolved in Britain, from fast-growing, prolific lowland types to hardier, single-bearing ewes for the uplands.

The sheep is originally from Somali land. The breed is also a type of hair sheep, meaning they do not grow wool and tolerate heat better than woolen breeds and are raised primarily for mutton.

Britain's plethora of pedigree sheep breeds and cross-breds could be perceived as detrimental to the industry when depending on the type, terrain and climate, produce different meat qualities. However ...

There are two types: the dorper with a black head, neck and legs, and the ‘white dorper’ with a white head. According to Mzee, the sheep performs well in semiarid areas.

SCIENTISTS are working to protect the region's sheep breeds from any future foot-and-mouth epidemics by using an innovative genebank.

Mum-of-two breeds ancient type of sheep to help stop them from going extinct Heidi Bell has more than 50 Olde English Babydoll Southdowns sheep News By ...