- Source: Marwari sheep
The Marwari is an Indian breed of domestic sheep. It originates in, and is named for, the Marwar region of south-western Rajasthan, in the north-west of India. It is reared in the five principal districts of Marwar – Barmer, Jalore, Jodhpur, Nagaur and Pali – and also in some neighbouring districts of Rajasthan and Gujarat.
Characteristics
The Marwari is a small sheep, standing approximately 60 cm at the withers. It has white body and a black face. It is a polled breed – both sexes are without horns. The ears are unusually small, and are tubular in shape.
Use
The Marwari sheep is raised for its wool, which is of coarse or carpet quality. Fleeces weigh about 1.8 kg on average.
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Daftar ras domba
- Marwari sheep
- Marwari
- Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute
- List of sheep breeds
- Chadi, Rajasthan
- Rajasthani people
- Pardhi
- Sarda
- Gopal Krishna Singhania
- Cinema of India
