Breeding
mules is proving to be a lucrative additional source of income for Radhi,
Phongmey, Yangneer, Bidung, Merak and Sakten geogs in Trashigang dzongkhag.
A cross between a mare and a donkey, mules are preferred to horses to carry
loads because of their greater endurance and strength and ability to cover
longer distances through difficult topography.
The
farmers of the five geogs in Trashigang sell the mules for Nu. 15,000 to
Nu. 30,000 for each to farmers in Dorokha, Samtse, Haa and Arunachal
Pradesh, India |
