Sheep is a term for selective grazing animals that may be domesticated (tamed) or wild. This material will primarily focus on domesticated sheep. Behaviorally, sheep are gregarious, precocial, …

As of Jan. 31, 2025, there were 5.05 million head of sheep in the United States1.

All sheep and goats inventory and lamb and kid crop estimates for January 1, 2024, were reviewed using official slaughter, import and export data, and the relationship of new survey information to the …

Sheep and goats require five essential nutrients: water, energy (carbohydrates and fat), protein, vitamins, and minerals. A deficiency in any of these can cause illness, poor growth or performance, …

Attributes: Meat-type sheep, known for being toler-ant to extreme climate and does not require shearing. Origin: Originated in Oxford County, England as a cross between the Hampshire and Cotswold …

While there are many opportunities for marketing sheep and sheep products, there are also many limitations. Options may be limited by regulations, access to processing, or access to an adequate …

Sheep milk has higher amounts of protein, fat, and calcium than cow or goat milks. Most sheep milk is made into cheese, but can be made into ice cream and yogurt.