Question

Name two Indian breeds of sheep

Answer 1

1. Nali Sheep:

Medium-sized sheep; face is light brown in colour; skin is pink; ears are large and leafy; both sexes are polled; tail is short to medium in length and thin; fleece is white with brownish tinge, coarse, dense and long-stapled; forehead, legs and belly are covered with wool.

2. Chokla Sheep:

Light to medium sized; face is generally devoid of wool and is reddish-brown/dark brown in colour; skin is pink; ears are small to medium in length and tubular; coat is dense; both sexes are polled.