Fred Memusi, a resident of Narok County, was raised in a family that practises livestock farming. Growing up in an arid and semi-arid region, he naturally followed in the footsteps of his family. He ...

There is a growing interest in Dorper sheep as more farmers have realised their economic value and market potential. Dorper, a white-bodied and blackhead sheep, originally from South Africa, is ...

Catherine Diaz-Khansefid lives in Galt, Calif., and raises and breeds Dorper sheep. GALT, Calif. — Even though college and work took Catherine Diaz-Khansefid away from ranch life and onto a business ...

“If you’ve got a Merino ewe and she’s not producing a lamb, at least you can shear her,” David says. “With Dorpers it’s like having an empty hotel room — they don’t pay. “We don’t muck around. We ...

Deep in Erankau village some 6km from Sultan Hamud sits an impressive 400 hectare Dorper sheep sanctuary. The farm run by Mzee Paul ole Nagisikie and his brother, has been a learning centre for other ...

It’s not unusual for Mike Bigland to receive a call from India enquiring if he has any sheep for sale. He’s still amazed at the interest in his Dorper flock, saying he gets calls and emails from all ...

DUNCAN, Okla. (AP) — Sheep breeders are coming from as far as the east and west coasts to take part in the annual Mid-America Dorper Sheep Show and Sale in Duncan. Educational events were set for ...

ORLAND, Calif. – Lifelong sheep producers Wes and Jane Patton believe they found the perfect variety for their 230-acre ranch here. For a little over a decade, they’ve been breeding and selling white ...

Surprisingly, the job position of ‘shepherd’ is coming back into vogue. That is because more and more wineries are starting to graze sheep in their vineyards as part of sustainable, organic, and ...

With more than a thousand breeds to choose from, first-time sheep farmers must plan carefully, making sure to provide plenty of space and strong fencing. Sheep are social animals, so they need ...

This year's Dorper sale as part of the Australian Sheep & Wool Show has been cancelled due to low entry numbers. I'm a general reporter with Stock & Land, with a special interest in irrigation issues.