Country
Specie
ISO3
IDN
Language
Indonesia
Description
Palu sheep originated from Central Sulawesi known as Domba Ekor Gemuk (fat tail sheep) and developed in Palu region.
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
Tail size is moderate as a reflection of fat tail sheep
Additional information comments
Small ears, sharp at the end
Adaptability to specific environment
Adaptation in Palu valley with hot climate
Specific resistance or tolerance
Hot and dry climate
Specific reproductive characteristic
- First sexual maturity at 6 – 8 month of age (female) - First mating at 10 -12 month of age
Special characteristic of product
- Body composition is bigger than the other local sheep - Big, fat and long tail
Color comments
Combination of black, white and chocolate
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
- No horn to small horn for male - No horn for female
Wither height males
59
Wither height females
57.8
Weight males
30.30
Weight females
28.00
Other specific visible traits
No horn – small horn (male); no horn (female)
Herdbook
n
Description of origin
Selection by farmers in Palu District
Location within country
Palu District, South East Sulawesi Province
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
