Sheep are the second crucial ruminant animal, with 44 registered different breeds. The total count of sheep in India is 74.26 million, and 13.83% of these are raised for livestock purposes. There are 5 states where we can find different breeds of sheep: Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Rajasthan, and Andhra Pradesh. Here, you can see the top Sheep Breeds in India, including Nellore, Deccani, Marwari, and Bellary, among others.

The Breeds of Sheep in India

Nellore sheep: This breed is found in the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh. It's identified as the tallest sheep in India and comes in colours that are either completely white or white with brown or black markings.

Deccani sheep: This breed of sheep is found in the Deccan Plateau region, specifically in the states of Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh. They look small, hard, and have grey and black hair colour. Their wool weight is 4.54 kg per sheep.

Marwari: In the Marwar region of Rajasthan, you will notice that this sheep is significant, particularly in the districts of Nagaur, Pali, and Jodhpur. This sheep has a black-colored face and a white body. They weigh between 18 and 47 kg.

Bellary: They almost look like Deccani sheep, but are native to Karnataka. In this breed, most males have horns, while females are polled.

Check out the Tractorkarvan for more information on various sheep breeds and insights into farming.