Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute

The Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute is an important research institute of Indian Council of Agricultural Research engaged in research, training and extension activities on sheep and rabbits.

Mandate

Basic and applied research on sheep husbandry. Dissemination of technologies for sheep productivity enhancement and management.

Objectives

To undertake basic and applied research on all aspects of sheep production.
To develop, update and standardize meat and fibre technologies.
To impart trainings on sheep production and utilization.
To transfer improved technologies on sheep production to farmers, rural artisans and development workers.
To provide referral and consultancy services on production and products technology of sheep.

CSWRI Research Areas

The priorities of Institute is to undertake research, training and extension programme for improving meat and wool production of sheep and to develop processing technology of sheep products.

Sheep genetic resource improvement, conservation and introgression of Fec B gene for enhancing mutton and wool production
Feed resource improvement and rehabilitation of common property resources, sloppy lands by establishment of agro-forestry, horti pasture.
Identification of newer feed resources and their utilization in animal feeding
Nutritional manipulation for enhancing pre- and post- weaning growth in lambs for enhancing mutton production
Accelerated lambing system to achieve target of three crops in two years and higher life time production
Estrus synchronization, semen preservation and artificial insemination in sheep
Health technologies for sheep flock
Modified worm management technology for sheep
Diagnostic technologies for sheep diseases
Biotechnological intervention for enhancing mutton and wool production
Aesthetic and durable carpet and blankets from indigenous wool and its blends
Improved quality Bharat Merino wool blended shawl
Natural colours on wool and specialty hair fibres
Value addition, product development and processing of meat
Skin processing and value addition
Sheep manure, vermi compost in agriculture farming
Marketing of live animal, wool and mutton
Fine wool production in temperate climate
Carpet wool production in northwestern region of the country