International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development

author(s)
Mane YC, Shelke RD, Tawale JB and Thombare RA

abstract
Sheep (Orvis arise) are most likely descended from the Europe and Asia and one of the earliest animals to be domesticated for agricultural purposes. Sheep help to control weeds, hence known as “Natural weed killer". The study was conducted to assess the socio-economic characteristics of sheep rearers in Solapur district of Maharashtra during year 2020-21. The data were collected through personal interview using a well-structured questionnaire from 72 sheep rearers. The result of study showed that, major constraint faced by sheep rearers were lack of grazing land was 52.77%, lack of veterinary services was 51.38%, lack of knowledge and training was 48.61%. Also, the study showed that, about 52.77% sheep rearers suggested that increase grazing area by government. 48.61% sheep rearers suggested that arrangement of vaccination programmes by veterinary doctors for controlling sheep diseases. 45.83% sheep rearers suggested that arrangement of training programme on advanced sheep rearing practices at village level.