Vol. 11, Special Issue 9 (2022)

Author(s):
Ashwini K, Biradar SC, Deepak Biradar, Vivek M Patil, Waghmare P, Shrikanth Dodamani and Vidyasagar

Abstract:
The present work was carried out to find the relationship between body condition score and body weight in Kenguri sheep. Total of 150 animals with different age groups and sexes (0-6 months, 6-12 months and more than 12 months) were taken for the present study in Veterinary College, KVAFSU, Bidar, Karnataka and nearby villages of Bidar district. The mean BCS of male and female Kenguri sheep aged 0 to 6 months of age groups, was calculated as 3.82±0.18 and 3.18±0.18 respectively. Whereas, the mean BCS in 6 to 12 months of age groups was 3.43±0.20 in males and 3.44±0.17 in females. In above 12 years of age group, the mean BCS in males and females appraised as 3.913±0.02 and 3.54±0.05 respectively. The present research revealed that the mean body weight of males was higher than the females in all age groups. And a positive correlation was observed between live weight gain and BCS in Kenguri sheep.