SHEEP REARING

Sheep can be reared as free range (where there is no shortage of land) or under housing inside a shed. It is a very important component in dry land farming system. With very low investments can be made in to a profitable venture for small, marginal farmers and landless labourers.

ADVANTAGES

• Well adopted to environment and poor management practices
• The meat rate is increasing day by day
• Sheep are suitable for wool and meat
• Average of 1-2 kids per sheep per delivery
• Average meat recovery of 22-30 kg/sheep
• Penning leads to manurial value to land

BREEDS

• Local breeds: Varies according to region

• Exotic breeds

• Merino – Wool purpose
• Ram Boullet – Wool and meat
• Cheviot – Meat
• South Down - Meat