Selection of Sheep Meat Breeds in Florida

Laura H. Bennett and Brittany N. Diehl

Release Date: 8/19/2024

DOI: 10.32473/edis-vm264-2024

Agriculture

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.

About this Publication

This document is VM264, a publication of the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date July 2024. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication. © 2024 UF/IFAS. This publication is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.

About the Authors

Laura H. Bennett, Extension agent II, multicounty, M.S., UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County; and Brittany N. Diehl, DVM, M.S., clinical assistant professor and small ruminant Extension specialist, Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, UF College of Veterinary Medicine; UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.