Sheep are defenseless against predators. Attacks by wild animals or domestic dogs can cause great stress, suffering and even death. A mixture of management tools including guard animals, shepherds, fences and other control practices are used to deter predators from the flock. That, and a lifelong commitment to quality and conservation. The sheep industry is a unique blend of the past, the present and the future.
Producers are stewards of the land and their animals.
For thousands of years, sheep producers have protected and developed their industry and its caring traditions. Today, they produce lamb and wool by natural grazing compatible with the environment. In a world filled with disposable products and chemical substitutes for nearly everything, the American sheep producers are proud of the high-quality food and clothing they produce from nature's renewable resources. And these natural, renewable products are produced by one animal.