Phrases with «domestic sheep»

"Domestic sheep" refers to a type of sheep that has been selectively bred by humans for thousands of years. These sheep are kept and raised by people for various purposes, such as their meat, wool, or milk. They are different from wild sheep because they rely on humans for their care and survival. Full definition

Sentences with «domestic sheep»

  • Most of the technology and culture associated with farming including domestic sheep, goat, cattle, and pig originated here. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Soay sheep are a primitive breed of domestic sheep living free on the island of Hirta in the St Kilda archipelago. (newscientist.com)
  • Researchers from the University of Edinburgh's Roslin Institute, which receives strategic funding from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, were part of a global team that has decoded the genome sequence — the entire genetic make - up — of domestic sheep for the first time. (sciencedaily.com)
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