Lamb and mutton, collectively sheep meat (or sheepmeat) is one of the most common meats around the world, taken meat from the domestic sheep, Ovis aries, and generally divided into lamb, from sheep …

Nov 1, 2025 · Lamb, live sheep before the age of one year and the flesh of such an animal. The meat of sheep 6 to 10 weeks old is usually sold as baby lamb, and spring lamb is from sheep of age five to …

Feb 28, 2023 · As a red meat, lamb inherently contains more zinc and iron than non-red meats. One ounce of regular lamb (not grass-fed) has the same number of calories as grass-fed beef but actually …

Jul 25, 2025 · Lamb is a type of red meat from domesticated sheep that are less than a year old. Most lamb is brought to market at around 6 to 8 months of age.

About 80 percent of lamb comes from farms with more than 100 sheep. Demand for lamb usually increases around major holidays, as it is a common holiday dish for Christians, Jews, and Muslims.

The American Lamb Board is your source for all things lamb: recipes, nutrition, cooking temperature, lamb cuts and more.

Dec 3, 2024 · Sheep (Ovine) carcasses are classified as lamb, yearling mutton, or mutton depending on their age as evidenced by their muscles and bones. For the purpose of this fact sheet we will be …

Generally, an animal is considered lamb if it is less than one year old. This youthful age contributes significantly to lamb’s characteristic tenderness and milder flavor compared to mutton, which comes …

Nov 13, 2025 · Lamb refers to the meat of young sheep, specifically of the species Ovis aries, harvested for human consumption, culinary purposes, or food processing industries.

Dec 5, 2025 · Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb was ruled out of Thursday's game against the Detroit Lions because of a concussion suffered in the third quarter.