An international team of researchers published a study in the journal Science, revealing new insights into sheep domestication and its profound impact on human civilization. Led by Dr. Kevin Daly, the ...
Specifically, the main gene the team found evidence of selection near was one known as "KIT," which is associated with white coat color ... of wool as a crucial textile resource, sheep have ...
Sheep were initially reared by humans mainly for mutton to meet their survival needs, and were the main source of meat for people living in remote and nomadic areas. With the improvement of people’s ...
NEW South Wales sheep producers have been advised to focus on enterprise flexibility and diversification in meat and wool to maximise returns and minimise losses. NSW Department of Primary Industries ...