Lamb vs. Sheep: Age, Names, Meat Grades, and What Really Differs

Short answer: Lamb is a young sheep (under ~12 months) and also the retail name for its meat. Sheep is the species name (or adults of the species). Same animal, different life stages—yet the terms matter for farming, labeling, and flavor.What Is a Sheep?Domestic sheep (Ovis aries) are ruminants rai...