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The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
sheep common name for many species of wild and domesticated ruminant mammals of the genus Ovis of the Bovidae, or cattle, family. The male is called a ram (if castrated it is a wether), the female is called a ewe, and their offspring is a lamb. Wild sheep, found in mountainous parts of Asia, North America, and the Mediterranean region, are agile rock climbers with large, spiraling horns. They do not bear wool. Among those species are the Asian argali, the Barbary sheep, or aoudad, of North Africa, and the North American bighorn , or Rocky Mountain sheep, found from Alaska to Mexico. Sheep... Read more
Sheep in Hispanic New Mexico
American Eras Sheep in Hispanic New Mexico Spain ’ s Search for Wealth . Spain ’ s far northern...formed the basis of the economy. Although residents bred and used cattle and horses, sheep became the dominant domesticated animal in the region. Unlike some sheep breeds, the small churros, which were more ... Read more
SIC 0214 Sheep and Goats
Encyclopedia of American Industries SIC 0214 SHEEP AND GOATS This classification covers establishments primarily engaged in the production of sheep, lambs, goats, goats' milk, wool, and mohair...contract or fee basis. NAICS Code(s) 112410 (Sheep Farming) 112420 (Goat Farming) In 2002 there... Read more

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