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Sheep Production

Joan Burke, Annie Donoghue, Dan Donoghue and, Ixchel Reyes-Herrera (2012)

Summary

This presentation discusses the most common breeds of sheep present in the US and the different products that are commonly marketed (meat, milk, wool, hair, leather products, lanolin and others). It presents information regarding husbandry and management of sheep, including nutrition, grazing, reproduction and some marketing strategies.