Vol. 10, Special Issue 12 (2025)

Author(s): Sushma S, Rangamma B, Gangaraju G and Indumathi J

Abstract: The study was conducted in erstwhile districts of Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh to know the data regarding the socio-economic profile and constraints encountered by the intensive sheep farmers. In the course of the research, a total of 24 intensive sheep farmers were assessed by the researcher through pre-tested questioner. Majority of the intensive sheep farmers belonged to middle aged category (66.67%), with intermediate (29.17%) and graduation level of education (29.17%). With respect to the social status, majority of the intensive sheep farmers belonged to OC category (62.5%). Among the selected intensive sheep farmers, nuclear families (87.5%) with small family size (87.5%) were dominant. Majority of the intensive sheep farmers had high annual household income (87.5%), large land holding capacity (75%), not involved in any other organizations (95.83%) and VAS were the choice of extension contact (100%). Majority of the intensive sheep farmers considered intensive sheep production as subsidiary occupation (62.5%), had < 5 years of experience (66.66%) in it and maintained Nellore strains and ND breeds with flock size of 101-150 (37.5%) and > 200 (37.5%). Pertaining to the constraints faced by the intensive sheep farmers, involvement of large no of middle men was identified as a major constraint by the majority (62.5%) of the intensive sheep farmers.

DOI: 10.22271/veterinary.2025.v10.i12Sb.2835