Lambs Sign of Spring Highlighting Sheep Varieties
A spring feature notes lambs as a seasonal sign and lists Rambouillet as a sheep breed grown for fine wool among varieties.
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1990
Page
5
A spring feature notes lambs as a seasonal sign and lists Rambouillet as a sheep breed grown for fine wool among varieties.
Historical overview of sheep and their benefits to early humans. Notes on wool, food, milk, leather, and the naming of baby lambs, male rams, and female ewes. Presents sheep as a key factor in human migration and adaptation to colder regions.
The piece notes lambs as symbols of new life associated with Easter, highlighting their recurring use in seasonal imagery and traditional meaning.
The Mini Page thanks the American Wool Council and the U S Department of Agriculture for assistance with this story.
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