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CHAPTER 5: THE NORTHERN TEMPERATE REGION

5.1 Background
The region comprises Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and hilly regions of Uttar Pradesh.
5.1.1 Land use
The region has a reported area for land utilization of 14.91 m hectares, of which 5.54 m hectares
net sown area and 1.69 m hectares not available for agricultural use; 7.68 m hectares are thus
available for natural grazing.
5.1.2 Topography
The entire northern hilly region falls under the influence of the Himalayas. Jammu & Kashmir
comprises three distinct regions: Leh, the Kashmir Valley and Jammu. Leh slopes gradually
towards the north and northeast, while the Kashmir Valley slopes toward the south of the
Himalayan axis. The hilly region of Uttar Pradesh consists of a Himalayan tract in the extreme
north and comprises Almora, Garhwal and Nainital. Himachal Pradesh is traversed by hills
ranging in altitude from low to high.
5.1.3 Major soil types
In the extreme northern Himalayan (snow-clad) region, poorly developed skeletal soils are found.
The tribal territory of Kashmir and Ladakh has mountain meadow soils. Southern Kashmir,
Jammu and northern Himachal Pradesh have sub-mountaneous podsols, while southern
Himachal Pradesh and northern Uttar Pradesh have brown hill soils. Extreme northern Uttar
Pradesh, along the Himalayan ranges, represents the terai soils.
5.1.4 Feed and fodder resources
Perennial grasses: Agropyron canaliculatum, A. semicostatum, Agrostis spp., Andropogon tristis,

Arundinella nepalensis, Bothriochloa pertusa, Calamagrostis emodensis, Chrysopogon
gryllus, C. fulvus, Cymbopogon jwarancusa, C. olivieri, Danthonia jacquemontii, Dichanthium
spp., Eragrostis spp., Eremopogon foveolatus, Festuca valesiaca, Heteropogon contortus,
Imperata cylindrica, Ischaemum indicum, Iseilema laxum, Koeleria cristata, Muhlenbergia
duthieana, Paspalum spp., Phalaris spp., Phleum alpinum, Poa alpina, P. pratensis,
Saccharum spp., Themeda anathera, Trisetum spicatum.
Annual grasses: Andropogon pumilus, Apluda mutica, Aristida spp., Arthraxon lancifolius,
Digitaria spp., Eragrostis spp., Microstegium ciliatum, Oropetium thomaeum, Oryzopsis
lateralis, Panicum spp., Perotis indica, Poa annua, Polypogon fugaz, Setaria glauca,
Sporobolus spp., Tripogon spp.
Herbs: Abelia triflora, Alysicarpus spp., Atylosia spp., Cannabis sativa, Carex spp., Cassia spp.,
Crotalaria spp., Desmodium spp., Fragaria spp., Galium triflorum, Indigofera spp.,
Lespedeza zericea, Morina longifolia, Phaseolus spp., Plantago major, Polygala mollis,
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Polygonum spp., Trichodesma indica, Trifolium spp., Thymus serpyllum, Zornia diphylla.
Shrubs and trees: Acacia caesia, A. catechu, A. modesta, Adhatoda vasica, Adina cordifolia,
Agave americana, Bauhinia spp., Berberis aristata, B. lycium, B. umbellata, Butea
monosperma, Carissa spinarum, Cassia auriculata, Cedrus deodara, Cotoneaster
microphylla, Dodonaea viscosa, Holoptelea integrifolia, Hypericum mysorensis, Juniperus
macropoda, Madhuca indica, Mallotus philippinensis, Morus spp., Murraya koenigii, Myricaria
bracteata, Pinus insignis, P. roxburghii, P. wallichiana, Pogostemon spp., Prinsepia utilis,
Prunus armeniaca, Rhododendron spp., Rosa spp., Tectona grandis, Terminalia spp.,
Viburnum foetens, Zizyphus spp.
Fig.9 Sheep breeds in the northern temperate region
Fig.10 Goat breeds in the northern temperate region
Main crops: maize, cowpea, pulses, oilseeds, millets, sorghum, sugarcane, rice, cotton, etc.
5.1.5 Management practices
Migration. Flocks in the region are small, and most are stationary. In Himachal Pradesh, 27% of
sheep are migratory and 73% are stationary. Stationary flocks generally do not contain more than
five sheep and are kept as an ancillary occupation to crop farming. The migratory flocks average
22 sheep, although some can exceed 100. In the hilly regions of Uttar Pradesh, 86.8% of sheep
are migratory and 13.2% are stationary. Migration may take place from the permanent abode in
the valley to the alpine pastures during summer only, or from the temporary abode to the alpine
pastures during summer, and to the foothills and plains in the winter. Migration to the alpine
pastures begins in April/May and takes a month or more, depending upon the vegetation
available as well as the onset of the rains. The flocks start returning to their homesteads during
September/ October and reach their destination by November. The permanently migrating flocks
leave their homestead for the foothills in November and graze on crop residues in harvested
fields, on natural vegetation on fallow lands and in forest areas, and on tree loppings, until
March/early April, when they start to return. Shepherds in the hill areas are not nomads, and only
one or two members of the family accompany the flock. The economic condition of the shepherds
in this region is better than that of their counterparts in the plains. During migration the shepherds
generally keep their flocks separate, and one person handles only 100 to 200 animals.
Grazing. The stationary flocks are grazed in harvested fields, along waterways, in forests and in
permanent pastures on common grazing land. The sheep are allowed to graze for about 7 hours.
About 14% of the flocks are given supplementary feeding, such as fodder and green leaves.
Migratory flocks are primarily grazed on alpine pasture during summer and on the harvested
fields, forest areas and other uncultivated fallow and barren lands during winter. Tree leaves and
pods of fodder trees constitute an important feed resource during winter and early spring, when
the flocks are in the foothills and the plains.
Penning. Most owners keep their sheep penned near the house. About 18% keep them with
other animals. Occasionally, the animals are kept underground.
Breeding and lambing season. The animals are mostly bred when migration from the alpine
pastures begins in September/October, so that lambing takes place in February/ March. To a
limited extent, breeding also takes place in February/March. In Himachal Pradesh, most breeding
takes place in October/November and January/March.
Shearing. Shearing takes place in January/March, June/July and October/November; somewhat

less than half of the sheep are shorn three times a year, the remainder only twice.
Disease. The major cause of sheep mortality in stationary flocks is pneumonia (including lung-
worm infestation), followed by liver-fluke, diarrhoea and dysentery (mostly due to internal
parasites), sheep-pox and anthrax; in migratory flocks, the major causes are pneumonia, cold
winds, diarrhoea and dysentery, anthrax and sheep-pox.
5.1.6 Population, production and important breeds
This region has a sheep population of 2.54 m, representing 6.53% of that of the country as a
whole; it produces about 3.08 m kg of wool, 8.27% of the country's wool production. Of this wool,
0.77 m kg is of 36s to 48s quality (suitable for carpets and blankets), and 2.32 m kg is of 48s
quality and above (suitable for apparel and superior-quality carpets). The important breeds of
sheep are Rampur Bushair, Gaddi, Gurez, Karnah, Bhakarwal, Poonchi, Kashmir Merino and
Changthangi (Figure 9); most of these have been involved over the last few years in cross-
breeding with exotic fine-wool breeds for increasing apparel-wool production. Although the exact
number of cross-breds is not known, the majority of flocks, especially the migratory flocks in
Jammu & Kashmir, contain some cross-breds.
The region has 1.89 m goats, 2.8% of the total goat population of the country, including the
pashmina-producing goats, Chigu and Changthangi. The other important goat breed of this
region is Gaddi (Figure 10).
GADDI Plate 49
a) ADULT MALE
b) ADULT FEMALE
c) FLOCK
5.2 Sheep breeds
5.2.1 GADDI (also known as Bhadarwah) (Plate 49)
a) Distribution. Kistwar and Bhadarwah Tehsils in Jammu province of Jammu & Kashmir State;
Hamirpur, Ramnagar, Udampur and Kulu and Kangra valleys of Himachal Pradesh; and
Dehradun, Nainital, Tehrigarhwal and Chamoli districts of Uttar Pradesh.
b) Numbers. The total sheep population in the Gaddi distribution area, according to the 1972
census, was 0.686 m, and according to the 1977 census 0.804 m, of which 0.147 m adult males
and 0.501 m adult females.
c) Climate
Average Range
Average monthly temperature (°C)
minimum 18.7 8.3–27.7
maximum 30.0 18.4–40.4
Average monthly relative humidity (%)
morning 58 32–81
evening - -
Annual rainfall (cm) 114.83
d) Breed characteristics
i) Size (sources: 13, 14) Adult females

Body weight (kg) 26.59 ± 1.9 (468)
Body length (cm) 57.45 ± 1.21 (574)
Height at withers (cm) 56.14 ± 1.10 (574)
Chest girth (cm) 70.42 ± 2.04 (574)
ii) Conformation. Medium-sized animals, usually white, although tan, brown and black and
mixtures of these are also seen. Males are horned; 10 to 15% of females are horned. Tail is small
and thin. The fleece is relatively fine and dense.
e) Flock structure. Average size of stationary flocks: 5: of migratory flocks: 22.
f) Reproduction. Under farm conditions (4, 10, 11): lambing percentage on the basis of ewes
available: 58.9% (129); litter size: single.
g) Mortality (3,4): 0 to 3 months: 20.5%; 3 to 6 months: 27.6%; 6 to 12 months: 42.4%; adults:

10.7%.
h) Breeding. Pure breeding, except that, to a limited extent, cross-breeding with exotic fine-wool
breeds (especially Rambouillet and Merino) is being carried out, primarily through natural service
with exotic or cross-bred rams. The cross-breds show improvement in fleece production and
quality over the pure breed.
i) Performance
Meat: body weight (kg) (sources: 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 19, 20)
At birth 2.52 ± 0.05 (162)

At weaning 7.44 ± 0.20 (109)
6 months 10.81 ± 0.35 (51)
12 months 14.29 ± 0.38 (38)
Wool production and quality (sources: 3, 4, 15)
Average 6-monthly greasy fleece (kg) 0.78 ± 0.02 (2 650)

Staple length (cm) 5.70 ± 0.00 (1 245)
Average fibre diameter (μ) 28.52 ± 0.07 (2 736)
Medullation (%) 25.80 ± 0.33 (2 697)
5.2.2 RAMPUR BUSHAIR (Plate 50)
a) Distribution. Simla, Kinnaur, Nahan, Bilaspur, Solan and Lahaul and Spiti districts of Himachal
Pradesh and Dehradun, Rishikesh, Chakrota and Nainital districts of Uttar Pradesh.
b) Numbers. The total sheep population in the Rampur Bushair distribution area, according to the
1972 census, was 0.550 m, of which 0.086 m adult males and 0.334 m adult females.
c) Climate
Average Range
minimum 12.95 1.9–23.6
maximum 22.45 8.5–36.2
morning 51 31–89
evening 51 25–92
i) Size Adult males Adult females

Body weight (kg) 28.84 ± 0.21 (46) 25.38 ± 0.25 (162)
Body length (cm) 62.33 ± 0.21 (46) 59.55 ± 0.23 (162)
Height at withers (cm) 59.05 ± 0.22 (46) 57.83 ± 0.28 (162)
Chest girth (cm) 67.97 ± 0.22 (46) 65.92 ± 0.31 (162)
ii) Conformation. Medium-sized animals. The fleece colour is predominantly white, with brown,
black and tan also seen on the fleece in varying proportions. The ears are long and drooping. The
face line is convex, giving a typical Roman nose. The males are horned; most females are polled.
The fleece is of medium quality and dense. Legs, belly and face are devoid of wool.
e) Flock structure. Range of flock size: migratory flocks: from 20 to 1 000; stationary flocks: from
2 to 10.
f) Reproduction. Under farm conditions (5): lambing percentage varies from 52.9 to 88.3%.
g) Mortality. In farmers' flocks: young: 8 to 15%; adults: 5 to 10%. Under farm conditions (5): 0 to
6 months: 13.9% (93); 6 to 12 months: 17% (173); adults: 19.86% (1 673).
h) Breeding. Pure breeding, except in limited areas where the State Department of Animal
Husbandry has initiated cross-breeding with exotic fine-wool breeds (Rambouillet and Merino).
The cross-breds show improvement in both fleece production and quality.
RAMPUR BUSHAIR Plate 50
b) ADULT FEMALE
i) Performance
Meat: body weight (kg) (sources: 1, 5, 12)
At birth 2.38 ± 0.04 (411)

At weaning 12.69 ± 0.16 (302)
12 months 17.84 ± 0.46 (73)
Wool production and quality (sources: 12, 18)
Annual greasy fleece weight(kg) 1.17 ± 0.06 (47)

Staple length (cm) 7.70 ± 2.05 (185)
Average fibre diameter (μ) 34.35 ± 2.70 (185)
Medullation (%) 23.81 ± 1.30 (185)
5.2.3 BHAKARWAL
The name of the breed is derived from the nomadic tribe which rears these sheep.
a) Distribution. No distinct home tract; sheep are entirely migratory.
b) Breed characteristics
i. Size. Adult ewes weigh between 29 and 36 kg; rams can weigh as much as 55 kg. In adult
females, height at withers: 62 cm; body length: 65 cm; chest girth: 82 cm.
ii. Conformation. Medium-sized animals, with a typical Roman nose. The animals are
generally white, although coloured fleeces are occasionally observed. All animals are
spotted fawn or grey. Rams are horned; ewes are polled. Ears are long and drooping. Tail
is small and thin. Fleece is coarse and open.
c) Breeding. Most of this breed have now been crossed with Merino for improving greasy-wool
production and quality for apparel wool and only a very small proportion of flocks still contain pure
Bhakarwal animals.
d) Performance. The sheep are shorn three times a year. The total annual wool produced, per
animal, ranges from 1 to 1.5 kg. The wool quality is from 36s to 40s, with an average fibre
diameter varying from 36 to 38 μ.
POONCHI Plate 51
b) ADULT FEMALE
5.2.4 POONCHI (Plate 51)
a) Distribution. Poonch and part of Rajori districts of Jammu province.
i. Size. The weight of the adult ram ranges from 35 to 40 kg, that of a ewe from 25 to 30 kg.
Weight of females at 2½ years: 27.64 ± 2.00 kg. Average height at withers of adult female:
57.0 ± 1.89 cm; body length: 56.7 ± 1.97 cm; chest girth: 72.6 ± 2.63 cm.
ii. Conformation. Similar in appearance to Gaddi, but lighter. Animals are predominantly white
in colour, including the face, but spotted sheep are also seen, varying from brown to light
black. Ears are medium long. Tail is short and thin. Legs are also short, giving a low-set
conformation.
c) Breeding. Most of the flocks are being crossed with Merinos to improve greasywool production
and quality for apparel wool and thus now contain cross-breds with a varying level of Merino
inheritance.
d) Performance. Wool is of medium to fine quality, mostly white in colour. Sheep are shorn three
times a year and produce between 0.9 to 1.3 kg of greasy wool each per year. Fibre length
ranges between 15 to 18 cm and average fibre diameter ranges between 22 and 30 μ.
KARNAH Plate 52
b) ADULT FEMALE
5.2.5 KARNAH (Plate 52)
a) Distribution. Distributed in Karnah, a mountainous tehsil in North Kashmir.

Body weight (kg) 40–48 29–37
Body length (cm) 72 59–62
Height at withers (cm) 70 59–63
Chest girth (cm) 102 70–75
ii) Conformation. Large animals. The rams have large curved horns and a prominant nose line.
c) Breeding. Cross-breeding with Merino has been introduced in Karnah, although the proportion
of cross-breds is lower than for Gaddi, Bhakrawal and Poonchi.
d) Performance (source: 20). Wool is generally white in colour. The sheep are shorn twice a
year, in spring and autumn, and produce between 1 to 1.5 kg of wool each per year. Staple
length ranges from 12 to 15 cm and average fibre diameter between 29 and 32 μ.
GUREZ Plate 53
b) ADULT FEMALE
5.2.6 GUREZ (Plate 53)
a) Distribution. Distributed in the Gurez area of Northern Kashmir.
b) Conformation. Largest of the sheep breeds in Jammu & Kashmir. Generally white in colour,
although some animals are brown or black or have brown or black spots. A small proportion of
the animals have small, pointed horns. Tail is thin and short. Fleece is generally coarse and hairy.
Ears are long, thin and pointed.
c) Breeding. This breed is being crossed with Merino for improving apparel-wool production and
quality.
d) Performance. The annual greasy-fleece weight varies from 0.5 to 1 kg per animal.
5.2.7 KASHMIR MERINO
This breed originated from crosses of different Merino types (at first Delaine Merinos, and
subsequently Rambouillet and Soviet Merinos) with predominantly migratory native sheep
breeds, such as Gaddi, Bhakarwal and Poonchi. The level of inheritance in the cross-bred
animals included in Kashmir Merino varies from very low to almost 100% Merino; a level of from
50 to 75% predominates. The animals are highly variable because of the involvement of a
number of native breeds, and no specific description of the breed can therefore be given. Some
flocks of Kashmir Merino have been maintained by the State Department on their farms.
Performance
a) Meat: body weight (kg) (source: 17)
At birth 3.37 ± 0.05 (538)

At weaning (120 days) 21.80 ± 0.02 (434)
b) Wool production and quality (source: 17)
Average 6-monthly greasy fleece weight (kg) 1.2 ± 0.02 (271)

Annual greasy fleece weight (kg) 2.8 ± 0.08 (38)
Staple length (cm) 15.60 ± 0.07 (191)
CHANGTHANGI Plate 54
a) ADULT MALE & FEMALE
5.2.8 CHANGTHANGI (Plate 54)
a) Distribution. Distributed in the Changthang region of Ladakh.

Body weight (kg) 38.64 ± 0.57 (51) 34.0 ± 0.62 (43)
Body length (cm) 76.0 ± 0.77 (51) 75.2 ± 0.89 (43)
Chest girth (cm) 97.5 ± 1.28 (51) 89.0 ± 0.80 (43)
ii) Conformation. Strongly-built, large-framed animals with good fleece cover which has an
extraordinarily long staple.
c) Flock structure. Flock size: migratory flocks: from 200 to 300; stationary flocks: from 10 to 15.
Sheep and goats are combined in flocks, generally in a ratio of 30:70.
d) Breeding. Some cross-breeding with Merinos has been initiated for improving greasy-wool
production and quality for fine apparel-wool.
e) Mortality. In lambs: from 20 to 35%; in adults: from 10 to 20%.
f) Performance. Animals are usually shorn twice a year, generally in May/June and
September/October, but in some cases shearing takes place only once a year, in July/ August.
Greasy-wool production ranges from 1 to 1.5 kg per animal per year. The wool is of a good
carpet/medium apparel quality.
GADDI Plate 55
a) ADULT MALE
b) ADULT FEMALE
c) FLOCK
5.3 Goat breeds
5.3.1 GADDI (also known as White Himalayan) (Plate 55)
a) Distribution. Chamba, Kangra, Kulu, Bilaspur, Simla, Kinnaur and Lahaul and Spiti in
Himachal Pradesh and Dehradun, Nainital, Tehrigarhwal and Chamoli hill districts in Uttar
Pradesh.
b) Numbers. The total goat population in the Gaddi distribution area, according to the 1972
census, was 0.770 m, of which 0.125 m adult males and 0.468 m adult females.
c) Climate
Average Range
minimum 10.1 1.9–16.2
maximum 17.1 8.5–24.3
morning 51 32–89
evening 60 35–92

Body weight (kg) 27.45 ± 0.41 (31) 24.72 ± 0.51 (100)
Body length (cm) 69.5 ± 0.84 (31) 65.2 ± 1.18 (100)
Chest girth (cm) 72.2 ± 0.68 (31) 69.3 ± 0.48 (100)
ii) Conformation. Medium-sized animals. Coat colour is mostly white, but black and brown and
combinations of these are also seen. Both sexes have large horns, directed upward and
backward and occasionally twisted. Ears are medium long and drooping. The nose line is convex.
The udder is small and rounded, with small teats placed laterally. The hair is white, lustrous and
long.
e) Flock structure. Flock size ranges from 20 to 500.
f) Reproduction. Essentially single; twinning occurs in only 15 to 20% of births.
g) Mortality. In farmers' flocks: kids: approximately 10%; adults: 5%. Under farm conditions (2): 0
to 3 months: 2.17%; 3 to 12 months: 1.24%; adults: 22.3%.
h) Breeding. Pure breeding. There is little selection.
i) Performance
Milk (source: 2). Under farm conditions: milk yield: 308 g (94).
Wool production and quality (sources: 9, 10, 11)
Average fleece yield per clip (g) 300 ± 4 (56)

Medullation (%) 73.4
CHANGTHANGI Plate 56
a) ADULT MALE
b) ADULT FEMALE
5.3.2 CHANGTHANGI (Plate 56)
a) Distribution. Changthang region of Ladakh, at altitudes above 4 000 m.
b) Numbers. The goat population in this region, according to the 1972 census, was approximately
0.04 m.
c) Climate. A cold arid region. Average annual precipitation: 9.26 cm, distributed throughout the
year, with maxima during January/April. Summer and winter temperatures are extreme (+40°C to
-40°C). Most cultivation takes place along the rivers.

Body weight (kg) 20.37 ± 0.24 (90) 19.75 ± 0.15 (640)
Body length (cm) 49.8 ± 0.36 (90) 52.4 ± 0.23 (640)
Chest girth (cm) 63.0 ± 0.44 (90) 65.2 ± 0.29 (640)
ii) Conformation. Medium-sized animals. Half of the animals are white, the remainder black, grey
or brown. Both sexes have horns, generally large (range: 15 to 55 cm), turning outward, upward
and inward to form a semi-circle, but a wide variation exists in both shape and size.
e) Flock structure. The flock size ranges from 200 to 300 in flocks belonging to migratory
shepherds. In the stationary flocks it is between 10 and 15.
f) Reproduction. In farmers' flocks: kidding percentage: from 80 to 90%. Under farm conditions:
kidding percentage: 65%.
g) Mortality. In farmers' flocks: young: 25 to 35%; adults: 4 to 15%. Under farm conditions: young:
5.73%; adults: 1.9%.
h) Performance
Meat: body weight (kg) (source: 8)
At birth 2.18 ± 0.01 (351)

3 months 7.76 ± 0.03 (304)
9 months 9.18 ± 0.11 (253)
12 months 11.80 ± 0.11 (177)
Pashmina production and quality (source: 1)
Average fibre length (cm) 4.95 ± 0.11 (77)

Scouring yield (%) 65.28 ± 2.08 (77)
The pashmina is harvested once a year, generally in June/July, either by shearing or by combing.
Average production is 214 g (788) (range: 68 to 500 g).
CHIGU Plate 57
a) ADULT MALE
b) ADULT FEMALE
c) FLOCK
5.3.3 CHIGU (Plate 57)
a) Distribution. Lahaul and Spiti valleys of Himachal Pradesh, and Uttar Kashi, Chamoli,
Pithoragarh districuts of Uttar Pradesh, bordering Tibet.
b) Climate. Mountainous ranges with the altitude varying from 3 500 to 5 000 m. The area is
mostly cold and arid.
c) Breed characteristics
i) Size (source: 4) Adult males Adult females

Body weight (kg) 39.42 ± 1.57 (28) 25.71 ± 0.33 (126)
Body length (cm) 75.8 ± 1.07 (28) 69.3 ± 0.47 (80)
Chest girth (cm) 80.70 ± 1.15 (28) 73.7 ± 0.53 (80)
ii) Conformation. Medium-sized animals. The coat is usually white, mixed with greyish red. Both
sexes have horns, directed upward, backward and outward, with one or more twists. These
goats are not very different in conformation from Changthangi.
d) Reproduction. Age at first kidding (4): 615.8 ± 23.03 days (57); kidding interval (4): 272.8 ± 8.4
days (63); kidding percentage (4): 65.4%; litter size (4): singles: 99.2%; twins: 0.8%.
e) Mortality. In young (4): 44.2%.

f) Performance
Meat: body weight (kg) (sources: 5, 6, 7)
At birth 2.10 ± 0.02 (309)

At weaning 8.41 ± 0.19 (213)
6 months 12.17 ± 0.28 (177)
9 months 14.75 ± 0.24 (117)
12 months 18.46 ± 0.47 (86)
Pashmina production and quality (source: 7)
Average production (g) 120.31 ± 4.08 (158)

Average fibre length (cm) 5.9 ± 0.12 (103)
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CHAPTER 5: THE NORTHERN TEMPERATE REGION

5.1.1 Land use

5.1.3 Major soil types

5.1.4 Feed and fodder resources

Perennial grasses: Agropyron canaliculatum, A. semicostatum, Agrostis spp., Andropogon tristis,

Fig.9 Sheep breeds in the northern temperate region

Fig.10 Goat breeds in the northern temperate region

5.1.5 Management practices

Shearing. Shearing takes place in January/March, June/July and October/November; somewhat

5.1.6 Population, production and important breeds

5.2 Sheep breeds

5.2.1 GADDI (also known as Bhadarwah) (Plate 49)

Annual rainfall (cm) 114.83

i) Size (sources: 13, 14) Adult females

e) Flock structure. Average size of stationary flocks: 5: of migratory flocks: 22.

g) Mortality (3,4): 0 to 3 months: 20.5%; 3 to 6 months: 27.6%; 6 to 12 months: 42.4%; adults:

Meat: body weight (kg) (sources: 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 19, 20)

At birth 2.52 ± 0.05 (162)

Wool production and quality (sources: 3, 4, 15)

Average 6-monthly greasy fleece (kg) 0.78 ± 0.02 (2 650)

5.2.2 RAMPUR BUSHAIR (Plate 50)

i) Size Adult males Adult females

RAMPUR BUSHAIR Plate 50

Meat: body weight (kg) (sources: 1, 5, 12)

At birth 2.38 ± 0.04 (411)

Wool production and quality (sources: 12, 18)

Annual greasy fleece weight(kg) 1.17 ± 0.06 (47)

a) Distribution. No distinct home tract; sheep are entirely migratory.

5.2.4 POONCHI (Plate 51)

a) Distribution. Poonch and part of Rajori districts of Jammu province.

5.2.5 KARNAH (Plate 52)

a) Distribution. Distributed in Karnah, a mountainous tehsil in North Kashmir.

i) Size Adult males Adult females

5.2.6 GUREZ (Plate 53)

a) Distribution. Distributed in the Gurez area of Northern Kashmir.

5.2.7 KASHMIR MERINO

a) Meat: body weight (kg) (source: 17)

At birth 3.37 ± 0.05 (538)

b) Wool production and quality (source: 17)

Average 6-monthly greasy fleece weight (kg) 1.2 ± 0.02 (271)

a) ADULT MALE & FEMALE

5.2.8 CHANGTHANGI (Plate 54)

a) Distribution. Distributed in the Changthang region of Ladakh.

i) Size Adult males Adult females

e) Mortality. In lambs: from 20 to 35%; in adults: from 10 to 20%.

5.3 Goat breeds

5.3.1 GADDI (also known as White Himalayan) (Plate 55)

i) Size Adult males Adult females

e) Flock structure. Flock size ranges from 20 to 500.

f) Reproduction. Essentially single; twinning occurs in only 15 to 20% of births.

h) Breeding. Pure breeding. There is little selection.

Wool production and quality (sources: 9, 10, 11)

Average fleece yield per clip (g) 300 ± 4 (56)

5.3.2 CHANGTHANGI (Plate 56)

a) Distribution. Changthang region of Ladakh, at altitudes above 4 000 m.

i) Size Adult males Adult females

Meat: body weight (kg) (source: 8)

At birth 2.18 ± 0.01 (351)

Pashmina production and quality (source: 1)

Average fibre length (cm) 4.95 ± 0.11 (77)

5.3.3 CHIGU (Plate 57)

i) Size (source: 4) Adult males Adult females