Two farmers have put countless hours into washing, shearing and preening sheep ready for a county show.Stephen Cobbald, 80, ...

Rebecca McLellan is trying to safeguard the future of a rare breed of sheep one scarf at a time. She fell in love with the ...

A native UK sheep breed that assumed its name at the Great Yorkshire Show nearly 150 years ago is being celebrated at this year’s event ...

Ryan Perry started off feeding the pigs at his local city farm in Gateshead at the age of 7. They were Tamworth pigs, and ...

Learn about heritage breed turkeys and sheep during a workshop at Hunter’s Home, Saturday, June 7, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Discover the adorable Valais Blacknose Sheep, often called the world’s cutest sheep breed. Learn about their origins, charm, ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Two native sheep breeds have been classified as 'priority' cases of extinction risk. The Manx Loaghtan and Leicester Longwool have been placed ...

A rare breed of sheep is at risk of dying out, animal experts have said. The Leicester Longwool has been added to the Rare Breeds Survival Trust's (RBST) priority category in its latest watchlist ...