Country
Specie
ISO3
IND
Description
INDIA_SHEEP_2100_GAROLE_14039
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The sheep inhabit areas of high rainfall (3 000 to 4 500 mm) in the lower area of the Sunderbans delta of the Ganga, humid and swampy in the monsoon, hence sheep graze on water logged ground during the rains and are well adapted to hot and humid climate.
Specific reproductive characteristic
They are non seasonal breeders and have the ability to breed all year around and lamb twice a year.
Other special qualities
This is a hardy breed.
Reference for special qualities
FAO Breed Survey
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Wither height females
47
Weight females
12.00
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
south and north 24 Parganas District of west Bengal
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
