Breeds of Sheep
Bellary
Changthangi
Chokla
Gaddi
Garole
Jalauni
Kutchi
Mandya
Marwari
Mecheri
Muzaffarnagri
Nellore
Ramnad white
Rampur Bushair
(Source: http://www.fao.org and Kerala Agricultural University)
Region wise distribution of sheep breeds in India
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North Western arid and semi-arid region |
Southern peninsular region |
Eastern region |
Northern temperate region |
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Chokla |
Deccani |
Chottanagpuri |
Gaddi |
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Nali |
Bellary |
Shahabadi |
Rampur Bushair |
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Marwari |
Nellore |
Balangir |
Garole |
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Magra |
Mandya |
Ganjam |
Bhakarwal |
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Jaisalmeri |
Hassan |
Tibetan |
Poonchi |
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Pungal |
Macheri |
Bonpala |
Gurez |
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Malpura |
Kilakarsal |
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Kashmir Merino |
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Sonadi |
Vembur |
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Changthangi |
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Pattanwadi |
Coimbatore |
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Muzzafarnagri |
Nilgiri |
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Jalauni |
Ramnad white |
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Hissardale |
Madras red |
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Tiruchy black |
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Kenguri |
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(Source: Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute, Avikanagar)