Species: Sheep

Breed: Hassan

General Information

Species

Sheep

Breeding Tract

Hassan, (Karnataka)

Comment On Breeding Tract

Average Annual Rainfall In The Breeding Tract Ranges From 610 To 1055 Mm. The Soil Type Is Red Sandy Loam.

Main Use

Food – Meat; Fibre – Wool

Origin

Derives Its Name From The Name Of Its Breeding Tract.

Herd Book Or Rigister Established

No

Breed Societies(If Any)

No

Morphology

Colour

White Body With Light Brown Or Black Spots. Fleece Is White.

Horns Present

Male

Number Of Horns

2

Horns Shape And Size

Females Are Usually Polled, About 30-40% Of The Males Are Horned And Remaining Polled. Curved,Backward, Outward And Downward. Medium To Small In Size.

Visible Characteristics

Small Animals. Ears Are Medium In Size (14 Cm) And Semi-Drooping. Fleece Is Extremely Coarse And Open. Legs And Belly Are Devoid Of Wool.

Hair Or Wool

Hair

Fiber Type

Coarse/Carpet

 

Male

Female

Height (Avg Cm)

64.4

60.8

Body Length (Avg Cm

64.3

62

Heart Girth (Avg Cm)

75.3

72

Weight (Avg Kg)

32.8

28.3

Birth Weight (Avg Kg)

2.39

2.21