In this article we will discuss about the rearing of sheep in a farm. Selection and Purchase of Animal: It is desirable to purchase healthy animals of 12-18 months of age. Crossbred sheep are available for purchase from State Government/Government of India sheep breeding farms. Ewes (female sheep) can be purchased in regular sheep markets or from breeders in villages, [...]
The following points highlight the ten main constraints in sheep production in India. The constraints are: 1. Wool Price 2. Poor Management 3. Grazing Problems 4. Trade 5. International Restrictions 6. Capital 7. Nomadic Production System 8. Risk as Constraint 9. Skilled Labour 10. Poor Administration. Constraint # 1. Wool Price: Though India is famous for quality wool fabric production, [...]
In this article we will discuss about the indigenous and exotic breeds of goat found in India. Indigenous Goat Breeds: In India, each goat breed is considered as a population living in a given locality with a local name and having characters distinct from other such population. At present, in India four agro-climatic regions are known to have the following [...]