Some breeds are prized for meat, others for their milk. And yet even others for the type of wool they provide. Here's a rundown.

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 Bluefaced Leicester is one of the most influential sheep breeds of modern times and its unique ability to sire female progeny of the Mule type remains unchallenged. But is this exceptional ...

THE contribution of heritage breeds to the industry will be recognised at the Australian Sheep and Wool Show this weekend.

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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.

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