Tim Gow, a Southland breeder, credits his uncle Dr. Scott Dolling for guiding the success of his Shire breed of hair sheep at Mangapiri Downs Organic Stud Farm. Originally running Wiltshires for their hardiness but messy wool shedding, a throwback ram lamb with coarse hair led Dolling to encourage Gow to import German Mutton breeds to cross with his line. By 2011, the trademarked Shire breed proved dominant, known for its strength, longevity, and ability to thrive in harsh conditions, attracting interest from breeders nationwide and abroad.
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US, Israel look to Sudan, Somalia to resettle Palestinians
The US and Israel have approached officials in Sudan, Somalia, and Somaliland to discuss resettling Palestinians from Gaza in their territories, according to reports from the Associated Press. While Sudan rejected the proposal and officials from Somalia and Somaliland claimed unawareness of any contacts, the US had previously proposed taking over Gaza for reconstruction, sparking international rejection and fears of permanent displacement among Palestinians. Hamas's raid into Israel triggered the Israeli military assault in Gaza,...
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