Gurez – A native sheep breed of Kashmir


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Authors

  • Mubashir Ali Rather Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Shrinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 180 009
  • Ambreen Hamadani Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Shrinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 180 009
  • Showkat Ahmad Ahangar Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Shrinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 180 009
  • Safeer Alam Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Shrinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 180 009

Abstract

It is concluded that sheep farming in Gurez is practiced by marginal farmers of middle age group having marginal land holdings and low income. The Gurez sheep are active and adapted to harsh climate of hilly terrain of the area and the conservation of this breed should be a top priority. It is because this breed is not just an important animal resource, but also a significant contributor to the livelihood of the poor farmers.

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Submitted

2021-10-08

Published

2021-10-08

Issue

Vol. 71 No. 7 (2021)

Section

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How to Cite

Rather, M. A., Hamadani, A., Ahangar, S. A., & Alam, S. (2021). Gurez – A native sheep breed of Kashmir. Indian Farming, 71(7). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IndFarm/article/view/116637