Sheep
Sheep have been raised in Georgia and throughout the Southeast for centuries. Today, there are just under 10,000 in our state alone.
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Sheep have been raised in Georgia and throughout the Southeast for centuries. Today, there are just under 10,000 in our state alone.
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The demand for sheep was at its highest in the 1940s, just shearing the 40 million range. There are now about 7.5 million raised in the United States, the top breeds of which are British Milksheep, East Friesian, Lacaune and Sarda.
Sheep are famous for their thick, fluffy fleece which is a popular source for yarn, clothing and other wool textiles. You can also thank them for a variety of industry contributions, such as milk, cheese, Lanolin, lamb, mutton and leather.
