Vol. 9, Issue 3, Part I (2024)

Author(s): M Jeyakumar

Abstract: Indian agriculture depends significantly on small ruminants, such as goats and sheep, which are found in all agro-ecological zones. India is home to 74.26 million sheep and 148.88 million goats, most of which are raised by small and marginal farmers. Due to their ability to survive in severe environmental circumstances and with few input resources, they significantly contribute to the rural economy. There are a lot of unremarkable animals as well as 45 and 39 registered breeds of sheep and goats, respectively. Breed purity is being diluted in the field due to interbreeding. Therefore, it is necessary for various nations to establish appropriate breeding policies in order to reinforce the genetic makeup and save goats and sheep. Therefore, it is necessary for various nations to create appropriate breeding policies in order to strengthen the genetic makeup and save goats and sheep.