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Breeds of Sheep

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Bellary

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Changthangi

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Chokla

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Gaddi

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Garole

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Jalauni

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Kutchi

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Mandya

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Marwari

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Mecheri

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Muzaffarnagri

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Nellore

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Ramnad white

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Rampur Bushair

(Source: http://www.fao.org and Kerala Agricultural University)

Region wise distribution of sheep breeds in India

North Western arid and semi-arid region Southern peninsular region Eastern region Northern temperate region
Chokla Deccani Chottanagpuri Gaddi
Nali Bellary Shahabadi Rampur Bushair
Marwari Nellore Balangir Garole
Magra Mandya Ganjam Bhakarwal
Jaisalmeri Hassan Tibetan Poonchi
Pungal Macheri Bonpala Gurez
Malpura Kilakarsal   Kashmir Merino
Sonadi Vembur   Changthangi
Pattanwadi Coimbatore    
Muzzafarnagri Nilgiri    
Jalauni Ramnad white    
Hissardale Madras red    
  Tiruchy black    
  Kenguri    

(Source: Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute, Avikanagar)

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