Which excellent breeds are better for raising sheep in the south?
Now the price of mutton is also gradually rising, market demand is still very large, and the number of people raising sheep is also increasing. Some sheep are suitable for breeding in northern regions, while others are more suitable for raising in the south. So below, the editor will introduce several excellent sheep breeds suitable for breeding in the south.
I. Excellent sheep breeds suitable for breeding in the south
1. Lezhi black goat
It is a local goat breed developed in Lezhi County, Sichuan. Its coat is black, it tolerates roughage, has strong adaptability, and can be grazed or kept in housing.
2. Dagong white goat
A superior goat breed in Nantong City, Jiangsu. Its whole body is snow white, it tolerates roughage and has strong adaptability, and it is mainly raised in housing.
3. Nanjiang yellow goat
It is an excellent local goat breed developed in Nanjiang County, Sichuan, mainly yellow-brown, tolerates roughage and has strong adaptability, and can be grazed or kept in housing.
4. Boer goat
A goat breed introduced from abroad. The neck is mostly brown, while other parts of the body are mainly white. It tolerates roughage, has strong adaptability, and is medium-sized. It can be grazed or kept in housing.
5. Hu sheep
Mainly raised in the Taihu area, it is a sheep breed suitable for breeding in the south. Hu sheep are all white, gentle in temperament, and tolerate roughage, and they are mainly raised in housing.
II. How can novice sheep farmers in southern regions buy excellent sheep breeds?
1. Buy local ewes nearby to serve as the female parent for self-breeding and self-raising.
2. Buy rams according to the standard of 1 ram for every 25-30 ewes. Choose rams of a different breed from the ewes, mainly strong young rams, for the purpose of economic crossbreeding.
III. Current situation of breeding excellent sheep breeds in southern regions
Truly outstanding breeding sheep almost never flow to ordinary farmers. They are only displayed in high-end breeding sheep farms for people to admire, serving as "bait for fishing." The so-called "fish" are the vast ordinary people eager to raise excellent sheep breeds. When everyone sees that the displayed breeding sheep are extremely outstanding in all indicators, is enticed, and signs a purchase contract, what they finally get is almost always inferior breeding sheep that are "all show and no substance."
There are many sheep breeds, but the regions suitable for breeding them also differ. The five kinds of sheep mentioned above by the editor are more suitable for breeding in southern regions, and they are currently relatively high-quality sheep breeds. Therefore, if you want to raise sheep, you can consider the several kinds above.
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