Livestock is one of the most important sectors in the economy of Jammu, Kashmir and
Ladakh. The livestock and poultry population of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and Ladakh is …

Small ruminant rearing is the core activity of the economically weaker sections in Jammu
and Kashmir, India. The state has a rich diversity of sheep genetic resources. However …

Least-squares analysis of variance was employed to study the effect of district and sex on
the measurements and body weight of Sonadi sheep from birth to adulthood. Data on body …

In this study, 6 male and 6 female Deccani lambs aged one year were studied for their
carcass traits at Livestock Research Station, Mahabubnagar, Telangana State. The overall …

Nellore sheep is a popular mutton breed and widely distributed in Nellore, Prakasam and
Tirupati districts of Andhra Pradesh. The present study was aimed to study the biometrical …

Abstract Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), a region in the Indian Himalayas, is home to diverse
animal genetic resources. These breeds are adapted to harsh environments and play crucial …

The end use suitability of wool is influenced by its characteristics, varying between species,
individuals and sex. Wool characteristics of Correidale sheep was studied to evaluate its …

Background Kashmir Merino is a very important synthetic sheep breed of Jammu and
Kashmir. It is widely adopted across the Valley. It is an important source of income for the …

A study was conducted to estimate wool quality traits of sheep reared in Karnah tehsil of
Jammu and Kashmir. Accordingly, 100 wool samples were collected and analyzed for …

Data on morphological traits (ear, leg and tail length) and physiological parameters (rectal
temperature and respiration rate) were recorded every month on 3681 Sonadi sheep …