It’s hoped new genetic studies could help reverse the declining number of sheep in Scotland.
Their numbers are sitting at a record low, due to a prolonged downward trend and a sharp drop in the breeding flock.
However, following the publication of a new report, Quality Meat Scotland hopes that more farmers will participate in programmes to gather important information about the species.
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