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In a study published online in Genome Research, researchers have identified the genetic basis for black coat color, and white, in a breed of domestic sheep. Coat color of wild and domestic animals ...

led the sheep onto a stage surrounded by dozens of spectators. He then proceeded to shear off each animal’s natural winter coat. Each shearing lasted about 15 minutes. Band manager Thomas Cody ...

Baarack', a wild sheep who was found wandering the wilderness of the Australian bush with a huge 35-kilogram (77 lbs.) coat (AFP) "I couldn't believe there was actually a sheep alive under all of ...

The sheep's matted coat had been growing uncut for close to five years. A wild sheep found wandering the wilderness of the Australian bush has been sheared of a huge 35-kilogram (77-pound ...

Two farmers in Tasmania have found a sheep they believe has been wandering ... It is estimated that his coat weighs 20kg (44lbs). The farmers say they plan on shearing Shaun to see if he can ...

That talking pig “Babe” won’t be around to do the narration, but Kline Creek Farm will be offering a presentation on a subject dear to his heart–sheep, and the shearing thereof.