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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1990
Page
8
Describes sheep anatomy and abilities including hearing smell and dentition. Notes they lack top front teeth and have back and bottom teeth, a hard upper mouth roof enabling ground grazing, split hooves for mountain climbing, and tails cut short. Mentions ear tags or painted numbers for identification.
Sheep perform well in diverse climates and require little water. They feed on broadleaf weeds and shrubs that cattle avoid. Leading sheep producing states include Texas Wyoming Montana New Mexico and South Dakota.
Describes wild and bighorn sheep living high in mountains and rocky canyons. Notes that some breeds have horns on both sexes, some only on males, and some breeds lack horns entirely.
Sheep face threats from coyotes and other hazards and can become skittish. Shepherds use two types of dogs to protect flocks. The American Sheep Industry Association notes the dogs help keep sheep safe and calm.
Guard dogs protect the flock by staying with the sheep at all times and forming a close bond from an early age. Shepherds move the herd across the range to protect land, sometimes using wagons to transport supplies and sick sheep.
Herding dogs move sheep between areas by voice commands and hand signals, using biting, chasing, or barking as responses to guide the flock.
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