Lesser Known Sheep and Goat Genetic Resources of India

The main text deals with 92 lesser-known sheep and goat types categorized into 52 breeds/populations, 14 strains, 10 varieties and 16 recent derivatives. All the lesser known types belonging to both the species, known till date have been described with the available information wherever possible, on their synonymous names, eco-regional distribution, population estimates, utility, physical characteristics, management practices, performance traits, genetic analysis, special characteristics, conservation programmes in operation, farms maintaining them and their contact agencies. Besides available account of lesser known sheep and goat groups this book also includes preface, acronyms, introduction and describes the details of other related aspects including taxonomy, origin and domestication, classification, people responsible for their development, production systems, utility, socio-cultural and religious importance, evaluation methodology, registration, documentation, future research scenario/ strategies for their improvement and conservation , latest statistics on sheep and goat genetic resources of India and 253 references. All these topics have been well illustrated with 197 photographs, maps and histograms which are an added attraction.