The Indian Journal of Small Ruminants

SCOPUS
  • Year: 2010
  • Volume: 16
  • Issue: 2

Grazing and housing practices of sheep in Southern part of Rajasthan

  • Author:
  • C.M. Yadav, S.P. Tailor
  • Total Page Count: 3
  • DOI:
  • Page Number: 287 to 289

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Bhilwara, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur, Rajasthan.

*E-mail address: cmyadav_jaipur@yahoo.com.

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Abstract

A survey was carried out to gather information about grazing, migration and housing practices of sheep in southern part of Rajasthan. A total of 450 farmers were randomly selected and the information was collected from them through personal interview. The effect of season was found to be significant on grazing hours within district. The total time spent for grazing was significantly lower during winter as compared to summer and rainy season. The housing for sheep was open and mixed type with kutcha roof, floor and boundary wall. Such type of shed is not only economical but also comfortable to animals during extreme temperature.

Keywords

Grazing, Housing, Management practices, Sheep