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.Six
Himalayan Timet
December
1919
WOOL INDUSTRY
(Continued front pag* 5)
If the Tibetan Wool owners 'will
learn the advantage to be gained and
take the trouble to organise the separa-
tion of the wool at the time of clippiug
as described, there is little doubt that
the extra profit to the owner will be
considerable.
Better Breeding.
The next problem is Better Breeding
and here- Tibet comes up against science.
The experiencev that others have gained
in different parts of the world with a
climate and pasture similar to Tibet
will however be a valuable help. There
are many points to be considered. Size
of flock-size of sheep-climate-pasture-
distance frem centres-veterinary knowledge-
care of lambs-suitable rams etc. It is
all a matter of experiment as far as
Tibet is concerned, but there are expert
men who live among sheep and have*
seen what improvements are possible,
whether it be in Jndia-Britain-Austral a-
New Zealand or America who would be
glad to advise and help to imi rove the
stock of Tibet.
The ills of India would, doubtless
be willing to make tests of the wool
from time to time and advise as to the
best type-of-wool to breed for.
Technical Knowledge.
The question of breeding therci re.
is one that should be in the hands of
expert^ and jiopir records kept right
from the commencement. Jt might for
instance be worth while importing ewes
as well as rams and run two expei iments
side by side.
Anyhow, much could be gained by
sending one or two intelligent young men
to the Government Cattle Farm at Hissar
for a course of training. It should be
remembered however that breeding for
*
better wool is quite a different problem
from breeding for better mutton It is
unlikely that the production of good
mutton will ever develop into a worth-
while export for Tibet.
Hand-Serving.
Hand serving will probably be necess-
ary in the initial stages but this can
only be done under expert supervision
and at an established stud farm Kins
should be not less than 24 months old
and ewes 18 months old before they
are put to service
No sheep showing black wool should
be selected for crossing with stud rams
under any circumstances and undersized
animals should be avoitled.
Artificial Insemination.
The possibility of artificial insemina-
tion might be studied with advantage
as the acclimatisation of imported rams
and ewes may prove a slow and c.ostlv
process, i Evidence, the loss of 4 out
of 6 Corriedah- rams by eating aconite.)
Stud Farm*.
Whatever decision is made as regards
breeding on an organised basis a special
Stud Farm must be established as a
preliminary where rams can stand 'at stud’
and records be properly kept. The most
suitable place at presents would appear
to be - either at Lhasa pr Gyantse where
proper supervision can be exercised.
Breeding farms could later be expended
as experience is gained and owners see
the improvement made with the ultimate
goal of 1 good ram to every 50 ewes.
Littlo advantage will be gained by
handling over valuable rams' to Tibetan
sheep owners or inexperienced men with
their present lack of knowledge of scien-
tific methods. It is a whole time job
for some ono if it is to be successful.
(ContiTin I tn j>n/j■ • 7/
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Himalayan Timet
December
1919
WOOL INDUSTRY
(Continued front pag* 5)
If the Tibetan Wool owners 'will
learn the advantage to be gained and
take the trouble to organise the separa-
tion of the wool at the time of clippiug
as described, there is little doubt that
the extra profit to the owner will be
considerable.
Better Breeding.
The next problem is Better Breeding
and here- Tibet comes up against science.
The experiencev that others have gained
in different parts of the world with a
climate and pasture similar to Tibet
will however be a valuable help. There
are many points to be considered. Size
of flock-size of sheep-climate-pasture-
distance frem centres-veterinary knowledge-
care of lambs-suitable rams etc. It is
all a matter of experiment as far as
Tibet is concerned, but there are expert
men who live among sheep and have*
seen what improvements are possible,
whether it be in Jndia-Britain-Austral a-
New Zealand or America who would be
glad to advise and help to imi rove the
stock of Tibet.
The ills of India would, doubtless
be willing to make tests of the wool
from time to time and advise as to the
best type-of-wool to breed for.
Technical Knowledge.
The question of breeding therci re.
is one that should be in the hands of
expert^ and jiopir records kept right
from the commencement. Jt might for
instance be worth while importing ewes
as well as rams and run two expei iments
side by side.
Anyhow, much could be gained by
sending one or two intelligent young men
to the Government Cattle Farm at Hissar
for a course of training. It should be
remembered however that breeding for
*
better wool is quite a different problem
from breeding for better mutton It is
unlikely that the production of good
mutton will ever develop into a worth-
while export for Tibet.
Hand-Serving.
Hand serving will probably be necess-
ary in the initial stages but this can
only be done under expert supervision
and at an established stud farm Kins
should be not less than 24 months old
and ewes 18 months old before they
are put to service
No sheep showing black wool should
be selected for crossing with stud rams
under any circumstances and undersized
animals should be avoitled.
Artificial Insemination.
The possibility of artificial insemina-
tion might be studied with advantage
as the acclimatisation of imported rams
and ewes may prove a slow and c.ostlv
process, i Evidence, the loss of 4 out
of 6 Corriedah- rams by eating aconite.)
Stud Farm*.
Whatever decision is made as regards
breeding on an organised basis a special
Stud Farm must be established as a
preliminary where rams can stand 'at stud’
and records be properly kept. The most
suitable place at presents would appear
to be - either at Lhasa pr Gyantse where
proper supervision can be exercised.
Breeding farms could later be expended
as experience is gained and owners see
the improvement made with the ultimate
goal of 1 good ram to every 50 ewes.
Littlo advantage will be gained by
handling over valuable rams' to Tibetan
sheep owners or inexperienced men with
their present lack of knowledge of scien-
tific methods. It is a whole time job
for some ono if it is to be successful.
(ContiTin I tn j>n/j■ • 7/
V>
r