Table 1.
Median values for herd demographics and main production parameters utilised for sedentary and transhumance herds in herd production modelling.
| Sedentary Herds | Transhumance Herds | |
|---|---|---|
| Sheep | ||
| Herd size | 7 | 38 |
| Offtake rate | 23.80 % | 26.30 % - ewes |
| 30.50 % - rams | ||
| Mortality rate (reproductive) | 7.50 % | 16.10 % |
| Parturition rate | 1.24 | 1.09 |
| Mortality rate (young) | 26.60 % | 29.70 % |
| Goats | ||
| Herd size | 12 | 23 |
| Offtake rate | 22.85 % | 30.20 % |
| Mortality rate (reproductive) | 15.00 % - does | 15.00 % - does |
| 14.49 % - bucks | 14.40 % - bucks | |
| Parturition rate | 1.68 | 1.68 |
| Mortality rate (young) | 31.70 % | 31.70 % |