Sheep breeds part 1: Sheep raised for mutton

Dorper sheep In South Africa, the Persian sheep, the Dorset sheep, and the Van Rooy sheep were used to create the Dorper breed. This process produced a robust, quick-gro...

10 Nov 2022 · < 1 min read

Sheep breeds part 2: Dual purpose sheep

Raising sheep can be beneficial in many ways. Sheep can eat vegetation that is not fit for human consumption. Sheep populations tend to grow rapidly, and their gestation ...

10 Nov 2022 · < 1 min read

Sheep breeds part 3: Native sheep breeds of Southern Africa

Southern African native sheep breeds thrive in extreme environments. They are lean and muscular, with thick rump and tail fat. In times of scarce grazing, body fat is sto...

10 Nov 2022 · < 1 min read

Sheep breeds part 4: Learn more about sheep around the world

The physical appearance of a sheep can be a significant factor in determining its overall characteristics. However, the breed’s ability to achieve the highest levels of...

10 Nov 2022 · < 1 min read