Caracterización de la lana de ovinos machos corriedale del proyecto de repoblación avina en la provincia de Chimborazo

Abstract

The characterization of the Corriedale ram fleece was evaluated in the present investigation. The rams were imported from Uruguay and they were given to some families in several cantons of the province of Chimborazo. A total of 146 of 146 rams were evaluated. They were distributed as follows: 35 in Riobamba, 39 in Colta, 46 in Guamote and 26 in Guano. The obtained data were analyzed with descriptive statistics and compared by means of a Chi-Square test. From the habitat zone results, the largest diameters were found in the communities of Pungalá with 30,71 µ and Juan de Velasco with 31,47 µ, whereas the smallest diameters were found in Calpi 25,07 µ, Quimiag 25,10 µ, Palmira 25,56 µ, Lican 25,88 µ, San Andrés 26,22 µ, San Juan 26,30 µ, Sicalpa 26,44 µ, Villa Unión 26,59 µ and Columbe 26,82 µ, fron age factor, the diameter values are: < 1year 25,19 µ; 1-2 years 26,75 µ, 2-3 years 26,06 µ, 3-4 years 27,19 µ and 4 -5 years 30,24 µ. Having evaluated fleece grease and color, it was determined they weren’t affected by the zone, age and fiber medullated presence factors. Therefore, it is recommended to keep on working with this project since families grow their economy by owning better quality sheep.