General Information

Species

Sheep

Synonym

Mailylambadi, Thuvaramchambali, Kannivadi

Breeding Tract

Salem, Dharmapuri, Erode, Karur, Namakkal (Tamilnadu)

Comment On Breeding Tract

Typical Mecheri Sheep Are Available In Tharamangalam, Omalur, Kolathur And Mecheri Blocks Of Salem District And Perundurai Taluk Of Erode District.

Main Use

Food – Meat; Others – Skin

Comment On Main Use

The Skin Is Of The Finest Quality Among All The Sheep Breeds In India And Is Highly Priced.

Origin

Named After The Name Of Breeding Tract.

Herd Book Or Rigister Established

No

Breed Societies(If Any)

No

Morphology

Colour

Generally Body Colour Is Light Tan With Darker Shade Over The Neck. White Patches Are Also Seen In Many Animals.

Horns Present

None

Number Of Horns

0

Horns Shape And Size

Both Polled

Visible Characteristics

Animals Are Medium In Size With Leggy Stature. Nose Line Is Slightly Roman. The Chest Is Broad. Ears Are Of Medium Size. Body Is Covered With Very Short Hairs.

Hair Or Wool

Hair