Sheep breeds India
Sheep breeds India
Region | Breed name | Origin | Features | |
1 | Himalayan | Gaddi | J&K | Fine quality wool |
Rampur-bushier | J&K | Fine quality wool | ||
Bhakarwal | J&K | Loei is obtained | ||
2 | Western | Lohi | Pakistan | Largest ship |
Magra or Bikaneri | Rajasthan | Best carpet wool | ||
Marwari | Punjab,Rajasthan | Black face | ||
Jaisalmeri | Rajasthan | Desert breed | ||
Malpura | Rajasthan | Suitable for meat | ||
Chokla | Rajasthan | Merino of Rajasthan | ||
3 | Southern | Deccani | AP, Karnataka,MH | Mutton purpose and weaving rough blankets |
Nellore | AP | Tallest breed | ||
Mandya | Karnataka | White in colour | ||
4 | Eastern | Shahabadi | UP | Best wool-producing breed in India |
Hesardale | Developed at Hisar | Bikaneri X Merino |