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‘Rearing of sheep is a livestock’. Justify this statement.

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Rearing of sheeps refers to farming of sheeps for various purposes. It is among the traditional business and occupations of the people of some countries around the world. From the ancient time, sheeps have been reared as a domestic animal. Sheeps are reared for their milk, meat and wool production.

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