The objective of this study was to examine the structural status and the breeding characteristics of sheep farms that stand out in the city of Bursa with regard to their agricultural production activities. The farms were divided i 93 nto three groups: small size farms (50 to 100 head), medium size farms (101 to 150 head) and large size farms (above 151 head). Sheep farms in Bursa are car ried out in a settled style, and this agricultural activity is the main income source of breeders. The main reasons for the changes in the sheep population are economic problems and the difficulty of finding shepherds. Various problems that have come about due to the problematic use of pastures, which are indispensable for sheep breeding, now create significant limitations for sheep breeding. On the other hand, the geographical structure and the land size of Bursa Province, in addition to its proximity to m etropolitan cities and markets, present important opportunities for the development of sheep breeding. At this point, it is important that the establishments included in the study put into effect the already existing dynamics to be more active for increasi ng profitability and productivity.
Keywords: Sheep housing Herd management Pasture management Structural characteristics Reproduction management
Primary Language | English |
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Subjects | Zootechny (Other) |
Journal Section | Articles |
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Publication Date | December 31, 2018 |
Published in Issue | Year 2018 Volume: 12 Issue: 36 |
Journal of Biological and Environmental Sciences is the official journal of Bursa Uludag University
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