Explain rearing and breeding of sheep.
Sheep are reared in many parts of the country for obtaining wool. Sheep are herbivores and so they feed on grass and leaves and other products like pulses, corn, jowar, oil cakes, etc. In winter season, they are kept indoors and feed on leaves, grain and dry fodder. Some sheep are ‘selectively bred, with one parent being a sheep of good breed for obtaining specific characteristics in their off spring.
