Angora The Angora goat originated in the district of Angora in Asia Minor. In 1838, a Colonel Henderson imported the first Angora goats to South Africa – a doe and 12 bucks. Six of the bucks died on board the ship, and the rest were infertile. Luckily the doe gave...
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Introduction to Animal production
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Breeds
British Mutton breeds Southdown The Southdown is a British (English) mutton breed bred by John Ellman more than 200 years ago. Although this race is preliminary bred for meat, it does produce a medium wool type. This breed is not a relevant to South Africa....
Economic Importance
Mutton Industry Sheep meat is produced in the red meat market in South Africa. The red meat market is one of the fastest growing industries in the country and contributed 16% to the gross production value of agricultural production in 2011/12. The...
Cultural Relationships
Sheep are believed to be one of the first animals domesticated by people, from about 9000 – 1000 BC. The reason for this must be quite simple, as sheep are prey animals, not as nimble as antelope, small enough for one man to handle, good and tasty fat and meat, are...
Sences
Sight As mentioned, the sheep is a prey animal and it depends heavily on good sight or vision. The pupil of the eye has a more rectangular shape whilst the eyeball is placed to the side of the head, giving the sheep a wide field of vision. Rectangular shape of...