Only one ram lamb had been born as of Saturday morning, but in the days to come, the herd at Vorac Suffolk near Jefferson was expected to swell in numbers. Peter Vorac and his adult daughter Kelly ...

COAT OF MANY COLORS: Jacob sheep have finer coats than many primitive sheep breeds, making them an ideal choice for farmers looking for a hardy, easy-to-keep fiber animal. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth ...

Friesians are among the best sheep breeds for dairy. People have been keeping domesticated sheep for about 11,000 years. Among the earliest domesticated animals, sheep represent one of the most ...

LUCAS -- Beyond the gate to St. Jude's Farm, this side of a neighbor's tennis court, lies some breathing room for a mostly forgotten -- some say endangered -- breed of animal. The work at St. Jude's ...

Ewes are over halfway through their second breeding cycle with a low level of repeat activity evident, while ewe lambs have ...