2023
DOI: 10.3389/fanim.2023.1195680
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Hair sheep in the Americas: economic traits and sustainable production

Lindsey Dearborn,
Bakeerah Abdul-Rahmaan,
Michael Pesato
et al.

Abstract: The relevance of hair sheep and their place in animal agriculture in the United States is expanding. Fueled by the exigency of sustainable agricultural practices, the integration of hair sheep to replace their wool breed counterparts is essential. Approximately 10% of all sheep globally are hair sheep but they are growing in numbers and production each year. Hair sheep breeds are widely diverse but share a common origin in tropical countries. Most of the prominent breeds were mindfully developed and crossed wi… Show more

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