Deccani Sheep The breed of sheep reared in Maharashtra is called as Deccani sheep. Predominantly sheep population black (57%), white (28%) & mix colored (15%). The deccani breed has some prominent types such as Lonand, Sangamneri, Solapuri (Sangola) & Kolhapuri.
Breed Characteristics: -
Sr.no.
Size
Adult Males
Adult females
1)
Body weight(kg)
38.48 + 1.06
28.58 +0.11
2)
Body length(cm.)
67.88 +0.69
65.21 +0.10
3
Height at withers (cm)
67.44 + 0.71
63.79 + 0.09
4
Chest girth (cm)
77.90. + 0.87
70.75 + 0.10
Wool production & quality
Sr.No.
Particulars
Observations
1
Average 6-monthly greasy fleece weight (kg)
0.359 + 0.054
2
Staple length ( cm)
8.58 + 0.32
3
Average fiber diameter ( micron)
52.42 +1.86
4
Medullation (%)
73.75 + 2.54
5
Fiber density( sq.cm.)
734.46 + 28.90
6
Annual greasy fleece weight (kg)
0.74 +0.2
7
The coloration in Deccani Wool.
Black-57% White-27% Mixed-15%
Madgyal Sheep
Sr. No.
Physical Characters
Observations
1
Color
White with brown patches of different sizes.
2
Nose
Roman
3
Legs
Long & hence sturdy
4
Neck
Long & thin
5
Horns
Both sexes are polled.
6
Height
Remarkably tall, Majestic look Avg. Height at withers Male - 82 to 88 cm. Female- 63 to 75 cm.
DIFFERENTIAL AVERAGE WEIGHT GAIN (MALE) IN DECCANI & MADGYAL SHEEP.
Sr. No.
Age
Deccani
Madgyal
1
Birth weight
2 to 2.5 kg
3 to 3.5 Kg.
2
Weaning weight ( 3 months)
10 to 12 kg
18 - 22 Kg.
3
Six months
13 to 15 kg
25 to 30 kg..
4
One year
18 to 20 kg.
35 to 40 kg..
5
Two years
25 to 30 kg.
35 to 40 kg..
PRODUCTIVE CHARACTERS 1.Sturdy, survives well under drought condition. 2. Rapid growth rate. 3. Regular breeder, once in a year. 4. Ability to produce twins. 5. Age of first lambing 18 to 24 months. 6. Wool, hairy & its production insignificant.