Sheep production in the world and in Greece

Sheep population, distribution and production (meat, milk, skins and greasy-wool) in the world and in Greece are reviewed. It is concluded that sheep production is a crucial sector of human activity and in case the industry declines, large areas will be adversely affected, leading to the loss of a culture that has survived virtually unchanged for centuries. © 2005 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved