Body condition scoring system-a strategic tool for optimising productivity in sheep farm.
2009
Maurya, V.P. | Sejian, V. | Naqvi, S.M.K.
Body condition scoring is followed world wide with encouraging result in terms of improved productivity and reproductive efficiency in sheep. Studies on various breeds of sheep reveal that by maintaining optimum body condition score between 3.0-3.5 the productivity can be maximized in terms of economic point of view. Result from our institutes farm also suggest the similar finding in different breeds of sheep. hence under Indian farming condition, achieve management of breeding sheep flock to achieve optimum BCS of 3.0-3.5 will ensure economically viable return from these flock.
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