Srinagar, Nov 7, Nov. 8 -- The Department of Sheep Husbandry, Kashmir, on Saturday distributed 46 genetically superior Texel rams among progressive sheep farmers at Sheep Breeding Farm, Khimber, Srinagar, to promote scientific breeding and improve livestock productivity. The initiative, undertaken under the guidance of Minister for Agriculture Production Javid Ahmad Dar, aims to strengthen the sheep husbandry sector by extending improved genetic resources beyond departmental farms to farmers at the grassroots level.Texel, an internationally recognised meat-producing breed, is known for its superior muscular development, meat yield and desirable carcass characteristics. Its introduction into local breeding programmes is expected to improve...