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| Title : |
A potential role for Australian carpet wool sheep in Nepal. |
| Material Type: |
printed text |
| Authors: |
Robards, G.E., Author ; Champion S.C, Author ; Pradhan S L, Author |
| Publisher: |
Lalitpur : Nepal Animal Science Association |
| Publication Date: |
1995 |
| Pagination: |
143-148 p. |
| Keywords: |
Animal products; Research; Fisheries; Pastures; Livestock |
| Abstract: |
In recent years there has been considerable expansion of the had-woven carpet industry in Nepal. This growth has meant that by 1993 Nepal was the world's largest exporter of hand-knot carpets, with large markets in Germany and other European countries. However, the carpet industry in Nepal depends to large extent on a blend consisting of 25-30% Tibetan fibre and majority of New Zealand Romney and Romcross fibre. In the interest of the long term economy of Nepal there is obvious value in considering ways in which larger quantities of fibre suitable for hand-knot could be grown in Nepal. Such fibre production must take into account the rigorous conditions under which the majority of Nepalese sheep are grazed, and also the traditional uses of fibre which necessitate warmth and water-shedding properties. In Nepal breeds which produce fibre of Romcross quality in New Zealand and other countries may not produce the same fleece quality in Nepal, and these fleeces may not meet the local warmth and water-whetting specifications as pure breeds, or even in crosses with local Nepalese sheep breeds such as the Buruwal Dhorel and Kage.The paper to be presented at the Convention will examine the possible role that specialty carpet wool sheep which have evolved in New Zealand and Australia (Carpetmaster, Drysdale, Elliottdale, and Tukidale) may play in the Nepalese livestock and carpet industries. Data from these specialty breeds will be compared with data from Romneys, Border Leicester and similar breeds wherever possible. Also the results of crossbreeding with indigenous sheep breeds in India and other countries will he reviewed to guidelines for possible evaluations which might be conducted in Nepal.Whilst is not possible to predict the outcome of most livestock crosses with any accuracy, particularly difficult to predict the performance of crossbred progeny in an environment as diverse as Nepal, reasonable conclusion can be drawn. for example. it will be argued that a breed such as the Elliottdale could be useful for crossing programmes on better country such as in the mid-hills of Nepal, Alternatively, it will be suggested that the Carpetmater may be a worthwhile consideration for use in hilly country. Finally, the Drysdale/Tukidale and Border Leicester breeds may have a role in Nepal through crossbreeding to produce sheep with improved fleece quality (Especially optimal stuple length. fibrefineness and handle), for the hand-spun carpet industry. |
| Link for e-copy: |
http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=772 |
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A potential role for Australian carpet wool sheep in Nepal. [printed text] / Robards, G.E., Author ; Champion S.C, Author ; Pradhan S L, Author . - Lalitpur : Nepal Animal Science Association, 1995 . - 143-148 p. | Keywords: |
Animal products; Research; Fisheries; Pastures; Livestock |
| Abstract: |
In recent years there has been considerable expansion of the had-woven carpet industry in Nepal. This growth has meant that by 1993 Nepal was the world's largest exporter of hand-knot carpets, with large markets in Germany and other European countries. However, the carpet industry in Nepal depends to large extent on a blend consisting of 25-30% Tibetan fibre and majority of New Zealand Romney and Romcross fibre. In the interest of the long term economy of Nepal there is obvious value in considering ways in which larger quantities of fibre suitable for hand-knot could be grown in Nepal. Such fibre production must take into account the rigorous conditions under which the majority of Nepalese sheep are grazed, and also the traditional uses of fibre which necessitate warmth and water-shedding properties. In Nepal breeds which produce fibre of Romcross quality in New Zealand and other countries may not produce the same fleece quality in Nepal, and these fleeces may not meet the local warmth and water-whetting specifications as pure breeds, or even in crosses with local Nepalese sheep breeds such as the Buruwal Dhorel and Kage.The paper to be presented at the Convention will examine the possible role that specialty carpet wool sheep which have evolved in New Zealand and Australia (Carpetmaster, Drysdale, Elliottdale, and Tukidale) may play in the Nepalese livestock and carpet industries. Data from these specialty breeds will be compared with data from Romneys, Border Leicester and similar breeds wherever possible. Also the results of crossbreeding with indigenous sheep breeds in India and other countries will he reviewed to guidelines for possible evaluations which might be conducted in Nepal.Whilst is not possible to predict the outcome of most livestock crosses with any accuracy, particularly difficult to predict the performance of crossbred progeny in an environment as diverse as Nepal, reasonable conclusion can be drawn. for example. it will be argued that a breed such as the Elliottdale could be useful for crossing programmes on better country such as in the mid-hills of Nepal, Alternatively, it will be suggested that the Carpetmater may be a worthwhile consideration for use in hilly country. Finally, the Drysdale/Tukidale and Border Leicester breeds may have a role in Nepal through crossbreeding to produce sheep with improved fleece quality (Especially optimal stuple length. fibrefineness and handle), for the hand-spun carpet industry. |
| Link for e-copy: |
http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=772 |
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