The Indian Journal of Small Ruminants
Year : 2003, Volume : 9, Issue : 1
First page : ( 43) Last page : ( 46)
Print ISSN : 0971-9857.

A study on problems encountered in sheep rearing in Rajasthan

Kumar Dinesh

Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute, Avikanagar, Rajasthan, India-304 501.

Received:  10  May,  2002; Accepted:  12  May,  2003.

Abstract

Problems experienced by sheep farmers in Rajasthan were found in a random sample of 150 sheep rearers of three districts (Jaipur, Ajmer and Tonk) of Rajasthan, India. RBQ (rank based quotient) value for each problem was estimated at village and district levels. Pooled values for three districts were also estimated. The gravity of the problem was judged through the magnitude of its RBQ value. The scarcity of grazing area/land was found to be most serious problem faced by sheep rearers. Infestation of grazing area by dominance of Prosopis juliflora bushes was the second most serious problem. Non-availability of green fodder and lack of infra-structural facilities and of marketing facilities for wool was another important problems reported by the farmers. Diseases prevalence in different villages had different pattern. These problem areas require urgent attention of the planners and researchers in order to give a boost to the economy of the small ruminant sector.

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Key words

Grazing area, Problem, Rank based quotient (RBQ), Sheep.

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