1Department of Sheep Husbandry, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology Kashmir, Shrinagar-190 002, Jammu and Kashmir, India
2Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology Kashmir, Jammu-180 009, Jammu and Kashmir, India
A ram is considered half the flock due to its higher fitness (the proportionate contribution of off spring to the next generation) than ewe and selection of a breeding ram is one of the most important decision on any breeding farm for a sound breeding program, a sound and quality breeding ram with excellent confirmation and above average performance in production and reproduction traits is a prerequisite. This article discusses the various aspects of selection of a breeding ram an understanding of which is absolutely important for any sheep breeder.
Breeding values, Breeding, Ram, Selection
