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Changes in physiological and metabolic parameters of sheep (Ovis aries) during trans-humance at western himlayan pastures / K. Bhatta in Journal of Agriculture and Forestry University, Volume 2 (2018)
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Title : Changes in physiological and metabolic parameters of sheep (Ovis aries) during trans-humance at western himlayan pastures Material Type: printed text Authors: K. Bhatta, Author ; N. R. Devkota, Author ; I. C. P. T. Tiwari, Author ; S.R. Barsila, Author Publication Date: 2018 Article on page: 171-175 p. Languages : English (eng) Keywords: Baruwal sheep, transhumance, metabolism, physiology, adaptation Abstract: Transhumance is an integral part of sheep husbandry in high mountains whereas out of total sheep
population, about 60 % are reared under the transhumance system. Transhumance Baruwal sheep
flock from the northern part of Jumla grazed at two different altitudes were selected for this research.
The main objective was to access the changes in physiological and metabolic parameters of sheep
grazed at two different altitudes along transhumance route, and to suggest appropriate husbandry
practices. This study consisted of 21 apparently healthy Baruwal sheep under transhumance which
were divided into four groups; male below 1 year (8); male above one year (5); female below one
year (5), and female above one year (2). This study was done during July 2017 to December 2017.
The herd was clinically inspected for the presence of any infection. Adaptation period was set for one
month. Blood sample was taken from selected herds at both grazing altitudes i.e. from lower stopover
Chandannath (2431m.a.s.l) to higher stopover Khali (3885 m.a.s.l). Blood glucose, albumin and total
protein (TP) were significantely (p and TP level were decreased at higher altitude as compared to low. Furthermore, altitude, age and sex
had a significant (p increase in RR and HR was observed at higher altitude. Lambs as compared to adults had higher
respiration and heart rates. Similarly, there was a higher RR and HR in ewes as compared to ram. The
study result had showed elevated level of blood biochemistry and physiological values in response
to changing environment. Finding of the study suggests reduced stress during transhumance could
ensured by slow upward movement, nutritional management, and adjusting transhumance herd to
adverse weather condition that needs to consider in transhumance sheep while addressing possible
infection and health hazard, and thereby increasing production from herd.Link for e-copy: https://afu.edu.np/sites/default/files/Changes_in_physiological_and_metabolic_pa [...]
in Journal of Agriculture and Forestry University > Volume 2 (2018) . - 171-175 p.[article] Changes in physiological and metabolic parameters of sheep (Ovis aries) during trans-humance at western himlayan pastures [printed text] / K. Bhatta, Author ; N. R. Devkota, Author ; I. C. P. T. Tiwari, Author ; S.R. Barsila, Author . - 2018 . - 171-175 p.
Languages : English (eng)
in Journal of Agriculture and Forestry University > Volume 2 (2018) . - 171-175 p.
Keywords: Baruwal sheep, transhumance, metabolism, physiology, adaptation Abstract: Transhumance is an integral part of sheep husbandry in high mountains whereas out of total sheep
population, about 60 % are reared under the transhumance system. Transhumance Baruwal sheep
flock from the northern part of Jumla grazed at two different altitudes were selected for this research.
The main objective was to access the changes in physiological and metabolic parameters of sheep
grazed at two different altitudes along transhumance route, and to suggest appropriate husbandry
practices. This study consisted of 21 apparently healthy Baruwal sheep under transhumance which
were divided into four groups; male below 1 year (8); male above one year (5); female below one
year (5), and female above one year (2). This study was done during July 2017 to December 2017.
The herd was clinically inspected for the presence of any infection. Adaptation period was set for one
month. Blood sample was taken from selected herds at both grazing altitudes i.e. from lower stopover
Chandannath (2431m.a.s.l) to higher stopover Khali (3885 m.a.s.l). Blood glucose, albumin and total
protein (TP) were significantely (p and TP level were decreased at higher altitude as compared to low. Furthermore, altitude, age and sex
had a significant (p increase in RR and HR was observed at higher altitude. Lambs as compared to adults had higher
respiration and heart rates. Similarly, there was a higher RR and HR in ewes as compared to ram. The
study result had showed elevated level of blood biochemistry and physiological values in response
to changing environment. Finding of the study suggests reduced stress during transhumance could
ensured by slow upward movement, nutritional management, and adjusting transhumance herd to
adverse weather condition that needs to consider in transhumance sheep while addressing possible
infection and health hazard, and thereby increasing production from herd.Link for e-copy: https://afu.edu.np/sites/default/files/Changes_in_physiological_and_metabolic_pa [...]