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 six months.

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

Whether it's your first or fortieth time cooking lamb, keep this guide close. We've broken down our favorite lamb cuts to buy and the best ways to cook them, plus the tastiest side dishes to serve with …