Sheep husbandry

Sheep husbandry is the raising and breeding of domestic sheep. Sheep farming is primarily based on raising lambs for meat, or raising sheep for wool. Sheep may also be raised for milk. Some farmers specialize in breeding sheep to sell to other farmers.

Sheep production worldwide

According to the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations, the top ten sheep producing countries in order of quantity are:

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:1. China

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:2. Australia

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:3. India

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:4. Iran

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:5. New Zealand

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:6. UK

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:7. Sudan

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:8. Turkey

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:9. South Africa

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:10. Pakistan

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While New Zealand rates number 5 on the list of total number of sheep produced, it has the highest number of sheep per-capita.

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Sheep husbandry related Images and Photos (experimental)

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