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Breeds of Livestock
Sheep Breeds

Hampshire

  • Originated in England
  • Characteristics
    • Produced for meat
    • Black-brown face and legs
    • Polled
    • Large body size
  • Advantages
    • Good milkers
    • Excellent carcass conformation
  • Disadvantages
    • Wool blindness
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