SHEEP BREEDING IN BELGIUM

This publication offers an overview of sheep breeding in Belgium in it s present status. It also shows its evolution over the last twenty yea rs. Furthermore comparisons with the European and world ovine breeding are presented. The main aspects studied concern the production and th e market progression both at the national and European levels. The int erest of double muscled animals 'breeding is clearly demonstrated, and especially the potential of better carcasses, for their interesting a spects in the development of our country's ovine breeding market.