The Ontario sheep flock has seen a 29.5% increase in the last 5 years. The following are the numbers provided:

Mature Ewes

2000: 135,500
2001: 165,000
2002: 170,000
2003: 180,000
2004: 183,600

Rams

2000: 6,900
2001: 8,000
2002: 8,000
2003: 8,800
2004: 8,000

Replacement Lambs

2000: 22,500
2001: 27,000
2002: 29,900
2003: 28,300
2004: 21,900



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