Keywords
sheep breeds
genetic resistance
sheep industry
Barbados Blackbelly
Dorper
St. Augustine (sheep breed)
Katahdin (sheep breed)
Florida Cracker (sheep breed)
St. Croix (sheep breed)
Florida
heat tolerance
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Abstract
This article is meant to serve as a general overview guide to the breeds of sheep that are most likely to have success in surviving in the harsh Florida climate. Written by Laura H. Bennett and Brittany N. Diehl, and published by the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, July 2024.
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