Diuretics have adverse effects, which mainly consist of electrolyte and metabolic abnormalities, with a few important unique adverse effects in the different classes. Loop and thiazide diuretics can cause metabolic alkalosis due to increased excretion of chloride in proportion to bicarbonate.
Modern breeding schemes have also resulted in an increasing number of composite or synthetic breeds which are the result of a crossing of two or more established breeds. Groupings:Hair sheep Breeds, Merino Sheep Breeds. Alphabetic Breed Listings. A-B C D E-G H-J K-L M-N O-P R S T-V W-Z.
By the Numbers: Breaking Down the Biggest Sheep Breed The American Sheep Industry Association lists the Suffolk as the largest sheep breed in the world, with mature rams reaching weights of 400 pounds and mature ewes weighing up to 300 pounds. For context - a fully grown Suffolk ram can weigh approximately the same amount as a Welsh Pony.