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 …

Oct 28, 2025 · A sheep is a domesticated ruminant (cud-chewing) mammal raised for its meat, milk, and wool. Over 200 breeds exist, and the animals are produced dominantly in countries …

Jun 6, 2025 · Sheep are more intelligent and emotional than you might guess. Read these amazing facts about sheep to learn more about these incredible farm animals.

Learn about the different types of sheep breeds. Find out which sheep are the best for wool, for meat, for milk and how they got to be domesticated

May 27, 2024 · There are more than one billion domestic sheep and several subspecies of wild sheep that can be found around the globe. Some sheep are raised for wool, and others are …

May 20, 2025 · Hundreds of millions of sheep are farmed each year, but how much do you know about these intelligent and social animals?

Examples of common sheep breeds include Bannur Sheep, Barbados Black Belly, Cheviot Sheep, Columbia Sheep, and Corriedale Sheep. There are numerous breeds of sheep, and …

Apr 19, 2021 · Welcome to Sheep 101. The purpose of Sheep 101 is to teach 4-H and FFA members, students, teachers, beginning shepherds, and the general public about sheep, their …

In this section, you will find a wide range of information on sheep husbandry, including sheep health, nutrition, breeding, shearing, marketing, business management, and more.

Apr 24, 2023 · Sheep are raised for their meat, milk, and wool, and their byproducts are used for various purposes such as leather and fertilizer. Sheep farming also provides employment …