MARKETING SYSTEM IN MIGRATORY SHEEP FLOCKS IN SOUTHERN TAMIL NADU
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Date
2016
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Publisher
Indian Academy of Environmental Sciences
Abstract
A study was conducted to analyse the marketing of sheep in migratory system in southern agro-climatic zone of Tamil Nadu. A total
of 100 migratory sheep flocks were randomly selected for the study. Middlemen played a major role in sale of stock in all
categories of flocks followed by selling to other farmers. The ram and ewe lambs with good body conformation at age group of one
to 3 months were sold for growing and fattening. Stocks at the age group of 6 to 9 months were in demand for meat purpose.
Tempos (84 per cent), van/mini lorries and motor cycle (16 per cent) were the mode of transporting marketable stocks to sale point
and none of the farmers made their market stock to walk on foot.
Description
TNV_JEBS_2016_30(2)1-3
Keywords
Veterinary Science