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Sheep that are processed before the joints in their legs ossify produce meat referred to as "lamb," while older sheep produce mutton.

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What is the name of meat that sheep make?

Mutton or lamb depending on the age of the sheep when it was slaughtered.


Is goat meat more healthier than sheep meat?

Yes goat meat is healthier than sheep meat.


What is adult sheep meat called?

Adult sheep meat is known as mutton.


What do you call the meat of sheep?

it depends how old it is. If it's a baby sheep it's called Lamb, if it's a fully-grown sheep it's called Mutton. Lamb is usually more popular because the meat is younger and fresher.


Is a mutton fruit or vegetable?

niether.mutton ia a meat coming from a cow and joined together by a pig:O No. Mutton is the meat from a sheep. From an older sheep. Lamb = meat from 1 year old sheep. hogget = meat from two year old sheep. mutton = meat from 3/4 year old sheep.


What animal does mutton come from?

Mutton is the meat from a sheep or a goat, the animal will be two years old or more at the time of slaughter to be called mutton. Most sheep are slaughtered at a younger age and then the meat is known as lamb.


How do you know if sheep are being kept for wool or meat?

By the breed of sheep being kept but eventually all sheep end up as meat.


What is young lamb meat called?

Meat from baby sheep is called "lamb." Mature sheep meat is known as "mutton." Meat from a calf is called "veal." Meat from baby sheep is called "lamb." Mature sheep meat is known as "mutton." Meat from a calf is called "veal."


What is meat from a sheep older than one year?

Meat from an adult sheep is called mutton. Meat from is sheep under one year of age is called lamb.


Why are sheep so inefficient at converting grass into meat?

Sheep are so inefficient at converting grass into meat for a few reasons. Sheep are not meant to do this task.


What don't sheep eat?

sheep don't eat meat


How do you get energy from sheep?

By eating the meat from slaughtered sheep or lambs