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THE GOATS AND SHEEP OF THE DECCAN PLATEAU IN THE MAHARASHTRA STATE OF INDIA

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 August 2011

C. Nimbkar
C. Nimbkar
Affiliation:
Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute, Phaltan, District Satara Maharashtra, INDIA.
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Summary

Small ruminants are important in the agricultural economy of Maharashtra. They convert poor quality roughages into milk for home consumption, highly prized meat, skins, excellent manure and coarse wool. The local breeds of goats and sheep have not been adequately defined and not much has been done for their genetic improvement. All the sheep belong to the Deccani breed type while there are three recognized goat breeds, i.e. Osmanabadi, Sangamneri and Surti. Both the goats and sheep are hardy animals, well adapted to harsh conditions but have a low production potential.

Resume

Les petits raminants sont importants pour l'économie agricole du Maharashtra. Ils transforment les fourrages grossiers en lait pour la consommation familiale, en viande recherchée, en peaux, en fumier et en laine. Les races locales d'ovins et de caprins n'ont pas encore été décrites, et très peu a été fait pour leur amélioration. Tous les ovins sont de type Deccani et trois races de chèvres sont identifiées, Osmanabadi, Sangamneri et Surti. Tant les ovins que les caprins sont des animaux rustiques, bien adaptés aux zones difficiles mais avec un faible potentiel de production.

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Research Articles
Information
Animal Genetic Resources/Resources génétiques animales/Recursos genéticos animales , Volume 12 , April 1993 , pp. 77 - 87
Copyright
Copyright © Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations 1993

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