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Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University

Highlights

    Perambalur,Ariyalur,Thiruvannamalai,Trichy Vellore Villupuram,Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri districts

     

    Meat and coarse wool type

     

    Black colour

     

    Small- sized. Males are horned: females are polled. Ears are short and directed downward and forward. Tail is short and thin.

    Fleece is extremely coarse and hairy

     

    Body weight  

    Ram :26 kg and Ewe :19 kg

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