General Information

Species

Sheep

Synonym

Malpuri

Breeding Tract

Ajmer, Jaipur, Tonk (Rajasthan)

Main Use

Fibre – Wool; Food – Meat

Comment On Main Use

Wool Is Extremely Coarse And Used For Making Felts And Coarse Carpets. Ewes Yield Good Quantity Of Milk (400 G) And Farmers Milk Them When The Lambs Are Weaned After 2-3 Months Of Age.

Origin

The Name Is Derived From The Home Tract -Malpura Taluka.

Herd Book Or Rigister Established

No

Breed Societies(If Any)

No

Morphology

Colour

Face Colour Is Light Brown Extending Up To The Neck. Fleece Is White.

Horns Present

None

Number Of Horns

0

Horns Shape And Size

Both Polled.

Visible Characteristics

Nose Is Typically Roman. Ears Are Short And Tubular With A Small Cartilaginous Appendage. Fleece Is Extremely Coarse Hairy And Open. Belly And Legs Are Devoid Of Wool.

Hair Or Wool

Wool

Fiber Type

Coarse/Carpet