The process of domestication has largely eliminated the seasonal breeding cycle in many types of livestock, but most goats and sheep are still attuned to this ancient rhythm. The shorter days at the ...

Learn the key differences between sheep and goats in this simple and engaging article. From their woolly and hairy coats to ...

NEW DELHI: Artificial insemination technology, currently used to improve breeds of cattle in the country, will now also be used for genetic improvement of sheep and goat, and state semen banks storing ...

Each year, sheep and goat farmers around the world lose an estimated US $10 billion due to gastrointestinal parasites that infect their animals, leading to loss of weight and wools and even death – a ...

Stepping onto sixth-generation farmer Dana Stewart's farm near Judsonia is like walking onto a wildlife preserve with cattle, goats, poultry, dogs and cats sunning themselves or meandering around the ...

A new trade agreement to export genetic material to Kenya has opened the door for UK sheep and goat breeders to a 46 ...

With more than a thousand breeds to choose from, first-time sheep farmers must plan carefully, making sure to provide plenty of space and strong fencing. Sheep are social animals, so they need ...