Sheep farming in India

For a detailed sheep project report please call:9902218805. Project report on sheep farming: A good project report should contain the following points, a thorough knowledge about the specific sector and also the type of activity in project, that is, if its will be a breeding unit /fattening unit /combined unit should be taken into account .Also first hand information of various governmental schemes and also subsidies for taking up such projects and if reserved for certain niche areas, and also for some particular community, and also if it’s gender based scheme, should be taken into account and with prior consultation with a veterinary officer or breeder with specific knowledge and expertise in the given field should considered. all the various aspects such as the primary health care facilities and, package of practices from the point of scientific importance like periodic immunizations , deworming and other methods to boost the productivity and minimize the losses and enhance the profi

a commonly asked question is can sheep be stall fed like cattle? yes there are methods to stall feed the sheep but it requires a first hand experience of sheep farming and sheep behaviour , lambs can easily be adjusted to stall feeding than aduult sheep a total confinement is the general term used to describe it Total Confinement Sheep can adapt to a complete confinement system of production. Confinement enables a producer to raise sheep or increase flock size in situations where land is a limiting factor due to availability or cost. Confinement can vary from dry (dirt) lots to buildings with expanded metal floors. Confinement requires intensive, year-round management. Because it tends to have a higher cost of production, higher levels of performance are usually required. There are numerous advantages to raising sheep and/or lambs in total confinement. Predator problems can be eliminated by keeping sheep in confinement. Internal parasite problems are greatly reduced, and it is easie

· Housing needs of sheep vary by region, climate, lambing season, and preferences of the shepherd.the initial start up cost of the farm and its long term usage, these should be calculated and also help in depreciation of the building cost and hence the profitability of the farm can be accessed to a higher degree. · lambing is one of the prime reasons to have good housing and the time of lambing will ascertain the type of the housing required ,If lambing will occur on pasture during periods of mild weather, simple shelters may be all that is needed. Lambing percentages are generally higher when lambing is with in the sheds · Housed sheep have lower nutritional requirements.as the energy losses in terms of movement and foraging is minimized , · Sheep raised on extensive method of farming have fewer respiratory problems. There are many different types of housing that can be used for sheep. Traditional bank barns, pole buildings, and metal buildings, usually the cost is a limiting factor i

A most frequntly asked question is how do i start a sheep farm and how to procure the sheep ? and which breed/s suits my venture? To start a sheep farm one needs to understand that he is putting his first step towards rearing animals, and there are no fixed markers to start off! but defenitely one should start first by planning,like what he will feed the sheep?,how will he house them ?,what are the health care measures ?, and how is he going to insure them ?, how to ensure that they have the right ambience and right nutrition? etc is it going to be a venture which involves traditional grazing methods or is it going to be stall fed ? the answer to all these questions is simple 1. start with the breed selection and the criteria for raising them . a>if the sheep are to be raised solely for meat or dual purpose like wool or for milch purposes also. b>selecting the few breeds and short listing them, c>select the best that will have better adaptability for the climate in which the