Mitch Dickens's passion for sheep genetics saw his parents give him his own stud, which they hope will help keep a heritage ...

There are many different colors of Babydoll Southdown sheep. ©Brianna Hederer/Shutterstock.com With their big eyes and soft fluffy fleece, it's no wonder that lambs and sheep often appear in nursery ...

It took thousands of years to develop the world’s extraordinary range of domesticated farm animals – an estimated 8,800 livestock breeds across 38 farmed species. But this diversity is dwindling fast.

KNOWLESVILLE — Interest in raising rare and heritage breeds has created a unique situation at the Orleans County 4-H Fair, as common sheep breeds are almost outnumbered by their less-known cousins.