Science, asked by pratham765, 11 months ago

write any five Indian breeds of sheep Where are they found and which quality of wool they produce​

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Answered by yashini
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Looking for a breed of sheep for your livestock? If that is your top priority, then this list of the most popular breeds of sheep are for you.

25 Most Popular Breed of Sheep

Sheep are one of the first animals that have been domesticated by humans. History shows that sheep became a domesticated animal between 11000 and 9000 BC. And nowadays sheep are popular in the areas where people has farms and backyards because of its advantages. Sheep is considered as multi-purpose livestock. The four major product from sheep is lamb (sheep’s meat younger than 14 months), mutton (sheep’s meat older than 14 months), wool and sheep’s milk. When choosing a breed it is vital that you have fully understood the benefits of each breed.

1. Merino

The Merino is a superb forager and absolutely adaptable. It is considered as an economically dominant breed of sheep cherished for its wool. Merino’s wool does not stop growing and it needs to be shorn at least once a year because if their coat is allowed to grow, it can cause mobility issue, blindness, and heat stress. Read more about Merino Sheep here.

2. Lincoln sheep

The Lincoln Sheep is also known as Lincoln Longwool, a breed of sheep from England. It is best known for its exquisite and exceptional wool and fleece that is demanded all over the world for designing and weaving. Read more about Lincoln Sheep here.

3. Dorset Sheep

Dorset Sheep is one of the 2 breeds of sheep that can breed all year round, ( the other one is the Poll Sheep). It has an incredible milk producing and meat providing ability. Dorset Sheep belongs to the breed of sheep that is known to produce delicious meat. Thus, it is a popular domestic sheep for farming that can be easily found in the major states of the U.S. Read more about Dorset Sheep here.

4. Hampshire sheep

The Hampshire sheep got its name from the agriculture county of Hampshire in Southern England where they were developed. It is known for its superior and mouth-watering mutton. A cross culture breed that results in a varying skin tone appearance, dark-faced, medium wool and a hornless breed. Read more about Hampshire Sheep here.

5. Corriedale Sheep

 The Corriedale Sheep is known to be a dual-purpose breed because they are suitable for both meat and fleece production. Corriedales are good mothers and they often give birth to multiple lambs. They’re known to be a gentle and easily maintained breed that can do well in hot and cold climates and are found all over the world. Read more about Corriedale Sheep here.

Answered by poojachauhanc087
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the Hampshire sheep gots it's name from the agriculture country of hamishpre in southern England where they were developed it's known as for it superior and south and mouth watering mutton a cross culture breed that results in varying skin tone appearance, dark face medium wool

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