Historically, sheep have been a part of the agricultural economy of New Mexico since the arrival of European settlers. Today in New Mexico, there are approximately 100,000 head of sheep raised for ...

While sheep and goats share a common ancestry and are both farmed for meat, milk, and fiber, they exhibit distinct ...

LEWISTON, Idaho -- A battle on the steep slopes of the Snake and Salmon river canyons that pits one of Idaho's most iconic wild animals against one of the state's historic industries is inching toward ...

Through July 2024, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s National Animal Health Monitoring System are partnering to ...

At the University of Maryland, students learn the business and science of raising lambs through the popular Sheep Management class. Many high school seniors are figuring out their college plans. NPR's ...

There’s an old adage that nothing is more boring than watching grass grow, but watching it cut by efficient animals can be a nostalgic trip to the past - and a glimpse of a cleaner, greener future.

From breeding sheep and then speaking to them in Basque to mastering hiking and drones, here are a few of the more interesting classes offered at the University of Nevada, Reno. Most are offered every ...

Experienced shepherds share their advice for raising lambs and keeping your sheep healthy. Robin Rye’s article on sheep raising in the September/October 1974 issue of MOTHER EARTH NEWS was basically ...

With the possible exception of wolves, Alaska’s Dall sheep evoke more passion than any game critter I know. This passion is less sensational than wolf partisans project because it is typically ...