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Central sheep and wool research institute is located at Malpura.
The ICAR-Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute (ICAR-CSWRI) is an Indian Council of Agricultural Research subsidiary commissioned for research, training and extension activities related to sheep and rabbits.
The institute is an autonomous body and is sponsored by the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India. It is situated in Avikanagar, Malpura, in Rajasthan, India.

The protein content in goat milk is about 3.85%.
Goat milk is the milk of domestic goats. Goats produce about 2% of the world's total annual milk supply. Goat milk protein is suitable as a protein source in infant and follow-on formulas.
Goat’s milk is better for human health than most Western cow's milk due to it mostly lacking a form of β-casein proteins called A1, and instead mostly containing the A2 form, which does not metabolize to β-casomorphin 7 in the body.

Indo-Swiss Project was started in 1963.
The Indo Swiss Project Kerala (ISPK) was constituted under a bilateral agreement between the Government of India and the Swiss Confederation in 1963 to evolve a new breed of cattle adapted to the local environment.
It was established under a bilateral agreement between the Government of India and the Swiss Confederation.

Cow milk is very different from human milk because it has less carotene.
Breast milk is a complete source of nutrients as well as antibodies, growth factors, and bioactive components such as carotenoids in good amounts. It is established that β-carotene is present in cow milk but absent in buffalo, goat and ewe milk.
Beta-carotene, a major milk carotenoid, is a vitamin A precursor. The high concentration of β-carotene enhances milk's natural properties and provides a valuable source of vitamin A to the consumer.

The home of Kathiwari sheep is Kathiwar.
It is also known as Patanwadi, Kutchi, or charotari sheep, found in the coastal plains of the Saurashtra and Kutch regions of Gujarat, and the sandy loamy areas of Patan, and Mehsana districts of Gujarat.
It is a superior carpet-wool breed and requires efforts for conservation.

Ergosterol is a precursor of vitamin D₂.
Ergosterol is a provitamin form of vitamin D₂; exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light causes a chemical reaction that produces vitamin D₂. It is a biological precursor of vitamin D₂, the chemical name of which is ergocalciferol.
Ergosterol is present in cell membranes of fungi, yet absent in those of animals, it is a useful target for antifungal drugs. Ergosterol is also present in the cell membranes of some protists, such as trypanosomes.

Most promising initial symptom of Vitamin-A deficiency in cows and horses is Copius lacrymation.
Copius lacrymation is the secretion of tears especially when abnormal or excessive.
Other Vitamin A Deficiencies in Cows and Horses also cause night blindness, watery eyes, bone and muscle growth defects, a dull coat, reproductive problems, and increased susceptibility to disease and infection.

Ayrshire is a breed of cattle.
The Ayrshire is a Scottish breed of dairy cattle. It originates in and is named for, the county of Ayrshire in south-western Scotland. Ayrshires typically have red and white markings the red can range from a shade of orange to a dark brown.
The Ayrshire is a medium-sized breed. The average adult individual "should weigh over 1,200 lb (540 kg) at maturity. Their milk production can reach 20,000 lb (9,100 kg) or greater per annum.

The high-fat product of milk is Ghee.
One tablespoon of ghee contains Calories: 130. Protein: 0 grams. Fat: 15 grams.
Ghee is almost 50 percent saturated fat. This is unhealthy fat usually found in meat and dairy products. A diet filled with saturated fat can raise LDL (bad) cholesterol levels and in turn, up the risk of heart disease and stroke.

Oxytocin hormone is secreted during parturation (childbirth).
Oxytocin is a natural hormone that stimulates uterine contractions in childbirth and lactation after childbirth. It also affects aspects of human behaviour and the male and female reproductive systems.
Oxytocin secretion from the posterior pituitary gland is increased during parturition, stimulated by uterine contractions that forcefully expel the fetuses.