Why Sheep Matter? A Holistic Perspective on Productive, Social, and Economic Benefits


Year : 2025 | Volume : 15 | 02 | Page : –
    By

    Md. Emran Hossain,

  • Shilpi Islam,

  1. Professor, Department of Animal Science and Nutrition, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Khulshi, Chattogram-4225, , Bangladesh
  2. Professor, Department of Animal Science and Nutrition, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Salna, Gazipur-1706, , Bangladesh

Abstract

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The comparative advantages of raising sheep over goats have significant implications for productive, social, cultural, and economic perspectives in livestock farming systems. Sheep farming offers unique benefits, including superior wool production, higher carcass yields, and greater adaptability to diverse climates and grazing systems. Sheep are more efficient in utilizing low-quality forages, exhibit better reproductive performance with higher lambing percentages, and demonstrate reduced susceptibility to diseases, resulting in lower veterinary costs. Economically, sheep contribute to sustainable livelihoods through the global demand for wool, mutton, and other by-products, while also benefiting small-scale and resource-limited farmers by requiring less intensive management compared to goats. Socially and culturally, sheep hold higher value in various traditions, festivals, and community-based farming programs, contributing to rural employment and agro-tourism initiatives. Additionally, their grazing habits minimize environmental degradation, supporting sustainable land management practices. This study explores these multifaceted benefits, emphasizing the role of sheep in promoting food security, economic stability, and environmental sustainability. By synthesizing insights across productive, social, cultural, and economic domains, this research highlights the strategic importance of sheep farming in achieving long-term agricultural resilience. The findings provide valuable guidance for policymakers, researchers, and livestock producers in optimizing the potential of sheep farming for sustainable development.

Keywords: Adaptability, carcass yield, cultural significance, disease resistance, economic benefits, grazing systems, reproductive performance, sheep farming, wool

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