Author: Liz ShanklandThe countryside, country life | Farm & working animalsPublished on 18th August 2015 by Haynes Publishing Group (J H Haynes & Co Ltd) in the United Kingdom.Hardback | 192 pages, 400 Illustrations 277mm x 212mm x 17mm | 852g Sheep have to be one of the most versatile livestock animals on the planet. All-in-one grazing and fertilising machines, they provide meat and milk for our tables, wool for clothing, carpets, and insulation, skins for leather and rugs, and a whole host of other products. If you have recently acquired sheep or are thinking of starting a small flock, this book is for you. The Sheep Manual is a quick-reference, up-to-date, and easy-to-read guide which helps you choose the right breed for your land, provides essential health and welfare information, and guides you through your first breeding and lambing season.