Sheep Farmingin USA
USA Market Research and Industry Report
9 January 2007
Industry Code : 11241
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in raising sheep and lambs, or feeding lambs for fattening. The sheep or lambs may be raised for sale or wool production. Sheep are ruminant animals that are slaughtered for meat and shorn for their wool. Meat derived from these animals is separated into two categories: lamb and mutton. Lamb is used to define meat from sheep that is less than one year old. Mutton refers to meat from sheep aged one year or older.
The major products and services in this industry are:
| - | Lambs and Sheep for Slaughter |
| - | Wool | |
The primary activities of this industry are:
| - | Sheep farming (e.g., meat, milk, wool production) |
| - | Lamb feedlots (except stockyards for transportation) | |
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Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure (including averages), technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic location.
