Sohail AHMAD, Muhammad Sajjad KHAN, Muhammad Fatah Ullah KHAN

Factors affecting wool characteristics of Kari sheep in Pakistan

The present study attempted to generate some basic information on wool production and quality in the Kari breed. Thirty flocks, 10 each in the 3 Union Councils (UCs), were registered for on-farm performance recording in the Lotkho Tehsil, north of Chitral city. Two animals per flock were selected for collecting fleece samples from 3 yearly shearings. The actual greasy wool yield per sheep was 937 g. Wool yield per shearing averaged 366 ± 9.6 g. Location and flock differences were found significant (P < 0.01). The same was also true for the clean fleece yield with an overall average of 300 ± 8.2 g per shearing. The fibre diameter averaged 23 ± 0.2 µm, and flock differences were significant (P < 0.01). The staple length varied among flocks (P < 0.01), locations, and shearing season (P < 0.05). Male Kari had more medulated fibres than female Kari (6.9 ± 0.37% vs. 5.5 ± 0.37%). The greasy and clean fleece yields were quite repeatable traits (repeatability > 0.5). The repeatability estimates of fibre diameter and staple length were 0.38 and 0.20, respectively. Sheep of 3-4 years of age had maximum fleece yield, while there was a declining trend thereafter. As the area is not approachable during winter season, research and developments efforts can be effective if nuclei could be established in the Lotkho area.

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Turk. J. Vet. Anim. Sci. 2010; 34: 485-492. Full text: pdf Other articles published in the same issue: Turk. J. Vet. Anim. Sci., vol.34, iss.6.

Factors affecting wool characteristics of Kari sheep in Pakistan

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Turk. J. Vet. Anim. Sci. 2010; 34: 485-492. Full text: pdf Other articles published in the same issue: Turk. J. Vet. Anim. Sci., vol.34, iss.6.,

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