The giant sheep helping Tajikistan weather climate change

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Tajikistan أخبار

Hissar Sheep,Climate Change,Animals

DUSHANBE, May 5 — In the hills outside the Tajik capital Dushanbe, shepherd Bakhtior Sharipov was watching over his flock of giant Hissar sheep. The breed, prized for...

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The breed, prized for profitability and an ability to adapt to climate change, garners celebrity status in the Central Asian country, which is beset by a shortage of both meat and suitable grazing land. “These weigh an average of 135 kilogrammes. It’s the end of winter, so they’re not as heavy, but they’ll put on weight quickly,” he said.A white Central Asian shepherd dog, almost as large as the sheep he was watching over, stood on guard.Able to yield meat and fat of around two-thirds their total weight — more than most other breeds, many of which also consume more — they can be highly profitable for farmers.

In such an environment, the status of Hissar sheep — able to thrive in the tough conditions — is of serious public interest for Tajikistan.

 

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