Tamil Nadu Breeds

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Evolved for Nilgiri hills by crossing Nilagiri ewes with Merino/ Rambouillet rams. Has 5/8^th Nilagiri and3/8^th Merino/ Rambouillet inheritance

Meat and fine wool

White in colour

Medium to heavy-sized. Males are horned or polled and females are polled. Tail is small and thin. Fleece is white , covering the body completely

Body weight

Ram : 38 kg Ewe : 35 Kg

Wool yield :2.20kg

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