General Information

Species

Sheep

Synonym

Desi

Breeding Tract

Hisar (Haryana) & Ganganagar, Jhunjhunu, Churu (Rajasthan)

Main Use

Fibre – Wool; Food – Meat

Origin

It Derives Its Name From The Area (Nali) In Ganganagar And Hanumangarh Districts Of Rajasthan In Which Surplus Waters Of River Ghaggar Flow During The Monsoon Rains.

Herd Book Or Rigister Established

No

Breed Societies(If Any)

No

Morphology

Colour

White. Face Is Light Brown Which May Extend To The Neck.

Horns Present

None

Number Of Horns

0

Horns Shape And Size

Both Polled

Visible Characteristics

Ears Are Large And Leafy. Fleece Is White, Coarse, Dense And Long Stapled. Forehead, Belly And Legs Are Covered With Wool.

Hair Or Wool

Wool

Fiber Type

Coarse/Carpet