Which sheep breeds are best for farming in India?

Popular sheep breeds for farming in India include Nellore (meat), Marwari (wool and meat), Deccani (dual-purpose), Garole (prolific breeding), Bannur (meat), and Malpura (wool). Best breed depends on your climate and purpose.

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Check breed, age, weight, sex ratio (for flock), health condition, vaccination history, wool quality if relevant, and seller details. Ensure the flock is healthy and free from common diseases like PPR and foot rot.

How much wool does a sheep produce per year?

Wool yield varies by breed: fine-wool breeds produce 4–8 kg/year; Indian breeds like Marwari and Deccani produce 1–2 kg/year of coarser wool. Most Indian farming sheep are primarily raised for meat.

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Coimbatore Sheep C0148

15000/unit

KARNATAKA, BENGALURU RURAL

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Age: : 1 Yr
Gender: : Male
Weight: : 55 kg
Quantity Available: : 10

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Quality Coimbatore Sheep of 1 year(s) age is available in Channapatna Division, KARNATAKA. The price of the Sheep is Rs. 15000/-. Enquire Now to know more.

General Info

The Coimbatore sheep breed, also called Kurumbai, is found in the Coimbatore and Madurai districts of Tamil Nadu and in the districts bordering Kerala and Karnataka. They are medium-sized animals, white with black or brown spots. Ears are medium-sized and directed outward and backward, and the tail is small and thin.

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