5 Questions
What is the purpose of crossbreeding in sheep breeding?
To improve the quality and quantity of wool.
Name two exotic sheep breeds used in crossbreeding in our country.
Rambouillet and Corriedale.
How is the spring mating of sheep described in the text?
Only healthy rams are selected for breeding during the spring mating.
What kind of diet is recommended for a lamb in its early days?
Mother's milk, pasture grass, groundnut and cotton-seed cakes, and mineral salts.
How long is the pregnancy period for a ewe?
Rainy season.
Learn about the process of crossbreeding native sheep with exotic breeds to improve the quality and quantity of wool produced. Understand how selecting a native ewe and an exotic ram can enhance wool yields.
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