Guyana’s black-belly sheep herd expands by 500% since 2020

July 3, 2026

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Guyana’s black-belly sheep herd expands by 500% since 2020

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– 450 farmers benefit from initiative

Guyana’s Black Belly sheep herd has expanded by 500 per cent since 2020, growing from an initial 1000 animals imported from Barbados to more than 5000 to date, according to the Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA).

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA), Dwight Walrond, during a pre-recorded interview released by the government, described the Black Belly Sheep Project as a transformative programme.

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